Subtract 2/45 from 40/25
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 2/45
40/25 - 2/45 is 14/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
40/25 = 40 × 9/25 × 9 = 360/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
2/45 = 2 × 5/45 × 5 = 10/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/225 - 10/225 = 360 - 10/225 = 350/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
- In mixed form: 15/9
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