Subtract 15/72 from 90/40
1st number: 2 10/40, 2nd number: 15/72
90/40 - 15/72 is 49/24.
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,
90/40 = 90 × 9/40 × 9 = 810/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/360 - 75/360 = 810 - 75/360 = 735/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/24
- In mixed form: 21/24
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