Subtract 1/7 from 45/40
1st number: 1 5/40, 2nd number: 1/7
45/40 - 1/7 is 55/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
45/40 = 45 × 7/40 × 7 = 315/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
1/7 = 1 × 40/7 × 40 = 40/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/280 - 40/280 = 315 - 40/280 = 275/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/56
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