Answers

Subtract 40/5 from 10/18

1^st number: 10/18, 2^nd number: 8 0/5

10/18 - 40/5 is -67/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   10/18 = 10 × 5/18 × 5 = 50/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
   40/5 = 40 × 18/5 × 18 = 720/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/90 - 720/90 = 50 - 720/90 = -670/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/9

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