Subtract 6/45 from 40/50, Solve 40/50

Subtract 6/45 from 40/50

40/50 - 6/45 is 2/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
40/50 = 40 × 9/50 × 9 = 360/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
6/45 = 6 × 10/45 × 10 = 60/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
360/450 - 60/450 = 360 - 60/450 = 300/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3

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