Subtract 8/45 from 40/18
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 8/45
40/18 - 8/45 is 92/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
40/18 = 40 × 5/18 × 5 = 200/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
8/45 = 8 × 2/45 × 2 = 16/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/90 - 16/90 = 200 - 16/90 = 184/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 92/45
- In mixed form: 22/45
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