Subtract 40/50 from 80/45
1st number: 1 35/45, 2nd number: 40/50
80/45 - 40/50 is 44/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
80/45 = 80 × 10/45 × 10 = 800/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
40/50 = 40 × 9/50 × 9 = 360/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/450 - 360/450 = 800 - 360/450 = 440/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/45
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