Subtract 24/40 from 81/90
81/90 - 24/40 is 3/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
81/90 = 81 × 4/90 × 4 = 324/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
24/40 = 24 × 9/40 × 9 = 216/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/360 - 216/360 = 324 - 216/360 = 108/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/10
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