Subtract 5/40 from 35/18
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 5/40
35/18 - 5/40 is 131/72.
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,
35/18 = 35 × 20/18 × 20 = 700/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
5/40 = 5 × 9/40 × 9 = 45/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/360 - 45/360 = 700 - 45/360 = 655/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/72
- In mixed form: 159/72
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