Subtract 6/45 from 24/40
24/40 - 6/45 is 7/15.
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,
24/40 = 24 × 9/40 × 9 = 216/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/360 - 48/360 = 216 - 48/360 = 168/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/15
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