Subtract 4/35 from 40/45
40/45 - 4/35 is 244/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
40/45 = 40 × 7/45 × 7 = 280/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
4/35 = 4 × 9/35 × 9 = 36/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/315 - 36/315 = 280 - 36/315 = 244/315
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