Subtract 10/45 from 40/35
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 10/45
40/35 - 10/45 is 58/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
40/35 = 40 × 9/35 × 9 = 360/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
10/45 = 10 × 7/45 × 7 = 70/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/315 - 70/315 = 360 - 70/315 = 290/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/63
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