Subtract 40/45 from 75/2
1st number: 37 1/2, 2nd number: 40/45
75/2 - 40/45 is 659/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
75/2 = 75 × 45/2 × 45 = 3375/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
40/45 = 40 × 2/45 × 2 = 80/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3375/90 - 80/90 = 3375 - 80/90 = 3295/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 659/18
- In mixed form: 3611/18
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