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Subtract 18/45 from 40/4

1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 18/45

40/4 - 18/45 is 48/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    40/4 = 40 × 45/4 × 45 = 1800/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    18/45 = 18 × 4/45 × 4 = 72/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1800/180 - 72/180 = 1800 - 72/180 = 1728/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/5
  6. In mixed form: 93/5

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