Subtract 30/18 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 1 12/18
40/5 - 30/18 is 19/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
40/5 = 40 × 18/5 × 18 = 720/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
30/18 = 30 × 5/18 × 5 = 150/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/90 - 150/90 = 720 - 150/90 = 570/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/3
- In mixed form: 61/3
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