Subtract 40/18 from 16/10
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 2 4/18
16/10 - 40/18 is -28/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
16/10 = 16 × 9/10 × 9 = 144/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
40/18 = 40 × 5/18 × 5 = 200/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/90 - 200/90 = 144 - 200/90 = -56/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/45
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