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Subtract 2/45 from 40/7

1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 2/45

40/7 - 2/45 is 1786/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    40/7 = 40 × 45/7 × 45 = 1800/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1800/315 - 14/315 = 1800 - 14/315 = 1786/315
  5. In mixed form: 5211/315

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