Subtract 12/27 from 90/40
1st number: 2 10/40, 2nd number: 12/27
90/40 - 12/27 is 65/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 27 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
90/40 = 90 × 27/40 × 27 = 2430/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
12/27 = 12 × 40/27 × 40 = 480/1080 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430/1080 - 480/1080 = 2430 - 480/1080 = 1950/1080 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/36
- In mixed form: 129/36
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