Subtract 35/40 from 40/45
40/45 - 35/40 is 1/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
40/45 = 40 × 8/45 × 8 = 320/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
35/40 = 35 × 9/40 × 9 = 315/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/360 - 315/360 = 320 - 315/360 = 5/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/72
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