Subtract 40/24 from 90/28
1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 1 16/24
90/28 - 40/24 is 65/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
90/28 = 90 × 6/28 × 6 = 540/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
40/24 = 40 × 7/24 × 7 = 280/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/168 - 280/168 = 540 - 280/168 = 260/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/42
- In mixed form: 123/42
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