Subtract 40/45 from 24/25
24/25 - 40/45 is 16/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
24/25 = 24 × 9/25 × 9 = 216/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
40/45 = 40 × 5/45 × 5 = 200/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/225 - 200/225 = 216 - 200/225 = 16/225
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