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Subtract 2/40 from 18/6

1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 2/40

18/6 - 2/40 is 59/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    18/6 = 18 × 20/6 × 20 = 360/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    360/120 - 6/120 = 360 - 6/120 = 354/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/20
  6. In mixed form: 219/20

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