Subtract 18/36 from 10/40
10/40 - 18/36 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
10/40 = 10 × 9/40 × 9 = 90/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
18/36 = 18 × 10/36 × 10 = 180/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/360 - 180/360 = 90 - 180/360 = -90/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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