Subtract 8/45 from 56/40
1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 8/45
56/40 - 8/45 is 11/9.
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,
56/40 = 56 × 9/40 × 9 = 504/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
8/45 = 8 × 8/45 × 8 = 64/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/360 - 64/360 = 504 - 64/360 = 440/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/9
- In mixed form: 12/9
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