Subtract 50/40 from 21/18
1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 1 10/40
21/18 - 50/40 is -1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
21/18 = 21 × 20/18 × 20 = 420/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
50/40 = 50 × 9/40 × 9 = 450/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/360 - 450/360 = 420 - 450/360 = -30/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12
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