Answers

Subtract 8/45 from 84/40

1^st number: 2 4/40, 2^nd number: 8/45

84/40 - 8/45 is 173/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   84/40 = 84 × 9/40 × 9 = 756/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   8/45 = 8 × 8/45 × 8 = 64/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/360 - 64/360 = 756 - 64/360 = 692/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/90
6. In mixed form: 183/90

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