Subtract 40/5 from 90/60
1st number: 1 30/60, 2nd number: 8 0/5
90/60 - 40/5 is -13/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
90/60 = 90 × 1/60 × 1 = 90/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
40/5 = 40 × 12/5 × 12 = 480/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/60 - 480/60 = 90 - 480/60 = -390/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/2
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