Subtract 2/45 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 2/45
40/9 - 2/45 is 22/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
40/9 = 40 × 5/9 × 5 = 200/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
2/45 = 2 × 1/45 × 1 = 2/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/45 - 2/45 = 200 - 2/45 = 198/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/5
- In mixed form: 42/5
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