Subtract 7/40 from 84/90
84/90 - 7/40 is 91/120.
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,
84/90 = 84 × 4/90 × 4 = 336/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
7/40 = 7 × 9/40 × 9 = 63/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/360 - 63/360 = 336 - 63/360 = 273/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/120
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