Subtract 35/45 from 15/40
15/40 - 35/45 is -29/72.
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,
15/40 = 15 × 9/40 × 9 = 135/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/360 - 280/360 = 135 - 280/360 = -145/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/72
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