Subtract 5/8 from 40/45
40/45 - 5/8 is 19/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 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 8 × 45 = 360,
5/8 = 5 × 45/8 × 45 = 225/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/360 - 225/360 = 320 - 225/360 = 95/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/72
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