Subtract 2/40 from 45/84
45/84 - 2/40 is 17/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 40 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
45/84 = 45 × 10/84 × 10 = 450/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
2/40 = 2 × 21/40 × 21 = 42/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/840 - 42/840 = 450 - 42/840 = 408/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/35
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