Subtract 15/45 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 15/45
40/5 - 15/45 is 23/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
40/5 = 40 × 9/5 × 9 = 360/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
15/45 = 15 × 1/45 × 1 = 15/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/45 - 15/45 = 360 - 15/45 = 345/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/3
- In mixed form: 72/3
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