Subtract 40/5 from 16/18
1st number: 16/18, 2nd number: 8 0/5
16/18 - 40/5 is -64/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
16/18 = 16 × 5/18 × 5 = 80/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
40/5 = 40 × 18/5 × 18 = 720/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/90 - 720/90 = 80 - 720/90 = -640/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -64/9
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