Subtract 4/45 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 4/45
40/5 - 4/45 is 356/45.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 1/45 × 1 = 4/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/45 - 4/45 = 360 - 4/45 = 356/45 - In mixed form: 741/45
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