Subtract 15/45 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 15/45
40/4 - 15/45 is 29/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
40/4 = 40 × 45/4 × 45 = 1800/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
15/45 = 15 × 4/45 × 4 = 60/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/180 - 60/180 = 1800 - 60/180 = 1740/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/3
- In mixed form: 92/3
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