Subtract 3/35 from 45/40
1st number: 1 5/40, 2nd number: 3/35
45/40 - 3/35 is 291/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 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 35 × 8 = 280,
3/35 = 3 × 8/35 × 8 = 24/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/280 - 24/280 = 315 - 24/280 = 291/280 - In mixed form: 111/280
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