Subtract 40/45 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 40/45
7/6 - 40/45 is 5/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
7/6 = 7 × 15/6 × 15 = 105/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
40/45 = 40 × 2/45 × 2 = 80/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/90 - 80/90 = 105 - 80/90 = 25/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/18
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