Subtract 2/12 from 45/40
1st number: 1 5/40, 2nd number: 2/12
45/40 - 2/12 is 23/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 12 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
45/40 = 45 × 3/40 × 3 = 135/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
2/12 = 2 × 10/12 × 10 = 20/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/120 - 20/120 = 135 - 20/120 = 115/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/24
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