Answers

Subtract 1/40 from 96/90

1^st number: 1 6/90, 2^nd number: 1/40

96/90 - 1/40 is 25/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   96/90 = 96 × 4/90 × 4 = 384/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/360 - 9/360 = 384 - 9/360 = 375/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/24
6. In mixed form: 11/24

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