Subtract 40/18 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 2 4/18
15/4 - 40/18 is 55/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
15/4 = 15 × 9/4 × 9 = 135/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
40/18 = 40 × 2/18 × 2 = 80/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/36 - 80/36 = 135 - 80/36 = 55/36 - In mixed form: 119/36
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