Subtract 10/5 from 40/45
1st number: 40/45, 2nd number: 2 0/5
40/45 - 10/5 is -10/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
40/45 = 40 × 1/45 × 1 = 40/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
10/5 = 10 × 9/5 × 9 = 90/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/45 - 90/45 = 40 - 90/45 = -50/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/9
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