Subtract 45/40 from 9/42
1st number: 9/42, 2nd number: 1 5/40
9/42 - 45/40 is -51/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 40 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
9/42 = 9 × 20/42 × 20 = 180/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
45/40 = 45 × 21/40 × 21 = 945/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/840 - 945/840 = 180 - 945/840 = -765/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/56
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