Subtract 40/12 from 14/45
1st number: 14/45, 2nd number: 3 4/12
14/45 - 40/12 is -136/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
14/45 = 14 × 4/45 × 4 = 56/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
40/12 = 40 × 15/12 × 15 = 600/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/180 - 600/180 = 56 - 600/180 = -544/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -136/45
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