Subtract 8/45 from 40/54
40/54 - 8/45 is 76/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
40/54 = 40 × 5/54 × 5 = 200/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
8/45 = 8 × 6/45 × 6 = 48/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/270 - 48/270 = 200 - 48/270 = 152/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/135
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