Subtract 40/20 from 15/18
1st number: 15/18, 2nd number: 2 0/20
15/18 - 40/20 is -7/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
15/18 = 15 × 10/18 × 10 = 150/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
40/20 = 40 × 9/20 × 9 = 360/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/180 - 360/180 = 150 - 360/180 = -210/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/6
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