Subtract 1/45 from 40/36
1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 1/45
40/36 - 1/45 is 49/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
1/45 = 1 × 4/45 × 4 = 4/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/180 - 4/180 = 200 - 4/180 = 196/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/45
- In mixed form: 14/45
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