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Subtract 4/40 from 2/18

2/18 - 4/40 is 1/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
    2/18 = 2 × 20/18 × 20 = 40/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    4/40 = 4 × 9/40 × 9 = 36/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/360 - 36/360 = 40 - 36/360 = 4/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/90

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