Subtract 64/45 from 6/40
1st number: 6/40, 2nd number: 1 19/45
6/40 - 64/45 is -229/180.
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,
6/40 = 6 × 9/40 × 9 = 54/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
64/45 = 64 × 8/45 × 8 = 512/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/360 - 512/360 = 54 - 512/360 = -458/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -229/180
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