Subtract 18/75 from 12/40
12/40 - 18/75 is 3/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
12/40 = 12 × 15/40 × 15 = 180/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
18/75 = 18 × 8/75 × 8 = 144/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/600 - 144/600 = 180 - 144/600 = 36/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/50
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