Subtract 40/60 from 18/45
18/45 - 40/60 is -4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
18/45 = 18 × 4/45 × 4 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
40/60 = 40 × 3/60 × 3 = 120/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/180 - 120/180 = 72 - 120/180 = -48/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/15
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