Subtract 60/80 from 40/45
40/45 - 60/80 is 5/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
40/45 = 40 × 16/45 × 16 = 640/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
60/80 = 60 × 9/80 × 9 = 540/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/720 - 540/720 = 640 - 540/720 = 100/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/36
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