Subtract 40/42 from 4/45
4/45 - 40/42 is -272/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
4/45 = 4 × 14/45 × 14 = 56/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
40/42 = 40 × 15/42 × 15 = 600/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/630 - 600/630 = 56 - 600/630 = -544/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -272/315
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