Subtract 2/45 from 40/24
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 2/45
40/24 - 2/45 is 73/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
40/24 = 40 × 15/24 × 15 = 600/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/360 - 16/360 = 600 - 16/360 = 584/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/45
- In mixed form: 128/45
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