Subtract 20/40 from 15/18
15/18 - 20/40 is 1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
15/18 = 15 × 20/18 × 20 = 300/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
20/40 = 20 × 9/40 × 9 = 180/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/360 - 180/360 = 300 - 180/360 = 120/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/3
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