Subtract 18/8 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 2 2/8
40/12 - 18/8 is 13/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
40/12 = 40 × 2/12 × 2 = 80/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
18/8 = 18 × 3/8 × 3 = 54/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/24 - 54/24 = 80 - 54/24 = 26/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/12
- In mixed form: 11/12
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