Subtract 8/45 from 40/25, Solve 1 15/25

Subtract 8/45 from 40/25

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 8/45

40/25 - 8/45 is 64/45.

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,
8/45 = 8 × 5/45 × 5 = 40/225
Subtract the two like fractions:
360/225 - 40/225 = 360 - 40/225 = 320/225
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/45
In mixed form: 119/45

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