Subtract 40/45 from 27/40
27/40 - 40/45 is -77/360.
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,
27/40 = 27 × 9/40 × 9 = 243/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
40/45 = 40 × 8/45 × 8 = 320/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/360 - 320/360 = 243 - 320/360 = -77/360
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