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Subtract 10/75 from 18/40

18/40 - 10/75 is 19/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
    18/40 = 18 × 15/40 × 15 = 270/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    10/75 = 10 × 8/75 × 8 = 80/600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    270/600 - 80/600 = 270 - 80/600 = 190/600
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/60

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