Subtract 40/45 from 14/81
14/81 - 40/45 is -58/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 45 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
14/81 = 14 × 5/81 × 5 = 70/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
40/45 = 40 × 9/45 × 9 = 360/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/405 - 360/405 = 70 - 360/405 = -290/405 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/81
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