Subtract 90/72 from 9/40
1st number: 9/40, 2nd number: 1 18/72
9/40 - 90/72 is -41/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
9/40 = 9 × 9/40 × 9 = 81/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
90/72 = 90 × 5/72 × 5 = 450/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/360 - 450/360 = 81 - 450/360 = -369/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/40
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