Subtract 2/45 from 40/70
40/70 - 2/45 is 166/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
40/70 = 40 × 9/70 × 9 = 360/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
2/45 = 2 × 14/45 × 14 = 28/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/630 - 28/630 = 360 - 28/630 = 332/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 166/315
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