Subtract 12/45 from 5/40
5/40 - 12/45 is -17/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
5/40 = 5 × 9/40 × 9 = 45/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
12/45 = 12 × 8/45 × 8 = 96/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/360 - 96/360 = 45 - 96/360 = -51/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/120
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