Subtract 40/18 from 18/5
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 2 4/18
18/5 - 40/18 is 62/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
18/5 = 18 × 18/5 × 18 = 324/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
40/18 = 40 × 5/18 × 5 = 200/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/90 - 200/90 = 324 - 200/90 = 124/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/45
- In mixed form: 117/45
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