Subtract 3/45 from 40/4, Solve 10 0/4

Subtract 3/45 from 40/4

1^st number: 10 0/4, 2^nd number: 3/45

40/4 - 3/45 is 149/15.

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,
3/45 = 3 × 4/45 × 4 = 12/180
Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/180 - 12/180 = 1800 - 12/180 = 1788/180
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/15
In mixed form: 914/15

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