Subtract 40/18 from 1/20
1st number: 1/20, 2nd number: 2 4/18
1/20 - 40/18 is -391/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
1/20 = 1 × 9/20 × 9 = 9/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
40/18 = 40 × 10/18 × 10 = 400/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/180 - 400/180 = 9 - 400/180 = -391/180
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