Subtract 18/40 from 90/12
1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 18/40
90/12 - 18/40 is 141/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
90/12 = 90 × 10/12 × 10 = 900/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
18/40 = 18 × 3/40 × 3 = 54/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/120 - 54/120 = 900 - 54/120 = 846/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 141/20
- In mixed form: 71/20
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