Subtract 2/60 from 18/40
18/40 - 2/60 is 5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
18/40 = 18 × 3/40 × 3 = 54/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/120 - 4/120 = 54 - 4/120 = 50/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12
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