Subtract 9/40 from 45/15
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 9/40
45/15 - 9/40 is 111/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
45/15 = 45 × 8/15 × 8 = 360/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/120 - 27/120 = 360 - 27/120 = 333/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/40
- In mixed form: 231/40
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