Subtract 8/18 from 40/2
1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 8/18
40/2 - 8/18 is 176/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
40/2 = 40 × 9/2 × 9 = 360/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
8/18 = 8 × 1/18 × 1 = 8/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/18 - 8/18 = 360 - 8/18 = 352/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 176/9
- In mixed form: 195/9
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