Subtract 54/45 from 40/2
1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 1 9/45
40/2 - 54/45 is 94/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
40/2 = 40 × 45/2 × 45 = 1800/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
54/45 = 54 × 2/45 × 2 = 108/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/90 - 108/90 = 1800 - 108/90 = 1692/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/5
- In mixed form: 184/5
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