Subtract 45/24 from 40/45
1st number: 40/45, 2nd number: 1 21/24
40/45 - 45/24 is -71/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 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 24 × 15 = 360,
45/24 = 45 × 15/24 × 15 = 675/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/360 - 675/360 = 320 - 675/360 = -355/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/72
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