Subtract 40/45 from 12/8
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 40/45
12/8 - 40/45 is 11/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
12/8 = 12 × 45/8 × 45 = 540/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
40/45 = 40 × 8/45 × 8 = 320/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/360 - 320/360 = 540 - 320/360 = 220/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/18
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