Subtract 40/45 from 56/25
1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 40/45
56/25 - 40/45 is 304/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
56/25 = 56 × 9/25 × 9 = 504/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
40/45 = 40 × 5/45 × 5 = 200/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/225 - 200/225 = 504 - 200/225 = 304/225 - In mixed form: 179/225
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