Subtract 40/5 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 8 0/5
45/6 - 40/5 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
45/6 = 45 × 5/6 × 5 = 225/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
40/5 = 40 × 6/5 × 6 = 240/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/30 - 240/30 = 225 - 240/30 = -15/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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