Subtract 8/40 from 45/12
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 8/40
45/12 - 8/40 is 71/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
45/12 = 45 × 10/12 × 10 = 450/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/120 - 24/120 = 450 - 24/120 = 426/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/20
- In mixed form: 311/20
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