Subtract 40/8 from 45/10
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 5 0/8
45/10 - 40/8 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
45/10 = 45 × 4/10 × 4 = 180/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
40/8 = 40 × 5/8 × 5 = 200/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/40 - 200/40 = 180 - 200/40 = -20/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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