Subtract 40/45 from 1/54
1/54 - 40/45 is -47/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
40/45 = 40 × 6/45 × 6 = 240/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/270 - 240/270 = 5 - 240/270 = -235/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/54
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