Subtract 6/4 from 40/45
1st number: 40/45, 2nd number: 1 2/4
40/45 - 6/4 is -11/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
40/45 = 40 × 4/45 × 4 = 160/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
6/4 = 6 × 45/4 × 45 = 270/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/180 - 270/180 = 160 - 270/180 = -110/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/18
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