Subtract 40/45 from 16/4
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 40/45
16/4 - 40/45 is 28/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
16/4 = 16 × 45/4 × 45 = 720/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
40/45 = 40 × 4/45 × 4 = 160/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/180 - 160/180 = 720 - 160/180 = 560/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/9
- In mixed form: 31/9
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