Subtract 7/45 from 16/40
16/40 - 7/45 is 11/45.
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,
16/40 = 16 × 9/40 × 9 = 144/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
7/45 = 7 × 8/45 × 8 = 56/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/360 - 56/360 = 144 - 56/360 = 88/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/45
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