Subtract 36/40 from 2/18
2/18 - 36/40 is -71/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
2/18 = 2 × 20/18 × 20 = 40/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
36/40 = 36 × 9/40 × 9 = 324/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/360 - 324/360 = 40 - 324/360 = -284/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/90
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