Subtract 40/72 from 18/6
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 40/72
18/6 - 40/72 is 22/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
18/6 = 18 × 12/6 × 12 = 216/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
40/72 = 40 × 1/72 × 1 = 40/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/72 - 40/72 = 216 - 40/72 = 176/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/9
- In mixed form: 24/9
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