Subtract 16/45 from 6/40
6/40 - 16/45 is -37/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
6/40 = 6 × 9/40 × 9 = 54/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
16/45 = 16 × 8/45 × 8 = 128/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/360 - 128/360 = 54 - 128/360 = -74/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/180
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