Subtract 7/40 from 96/45
1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 7/40
96/45 - 7/40 is 47/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
96/45 = 96 × 8/45 × 8 = 768/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
7/40 = 7 × 9/40 × 9 = 63/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/360 - 63/360 = 768 - 63/360 = 705/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/24
- In mixed form: 123/24
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