Subtract 14/30 from 40/45
40/45 - 14/30 is 19/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
40/45 = 40 × 2/45 × 2 = 80/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
14/30 = 14 × 3/30 × 3 = 42/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/90 - 42/90 = 80 - 42/90 = 38/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/45
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