Subtract 40/45 from 72/15
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 40/45
72/15 - 40/45 is 176/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
72/15 = 72 × 3/15 × 3 = 216/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
40/45 = 40 × 1/45 × 1 = 40/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/45 - 40/45 = 216 - 40/45 = 176/45 - In mixed form: 341/45
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