Subtract 30/7 from 18/40
1st number: 18/40, 2nd number: 4 2/7
18/40 - 30/7 is -537/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
18/40 = 18 × 7/40 × 7 = 126/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
30/7 = 30 × 40/7 × 40 = 1200/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/280 - 1200/280 = 126 - 1200/280 = -1074/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -537/140
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