Subtract 72/45 from 12/40
1st number: 12/40, 2nd number: 1 27/45
12/40 - 72/45 is -13/10.
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,
12/40 = 12 × 9/40 × 9 = 108/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
72/45 = 72 × 8/45 × 8 = 576/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/360 - 576/360 = 108 - 576/360 = -468/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/10
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