Subtract 40/36 from 2/18
1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 1 4/36
2/18 - 40/36 is -1/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
2/18 = 2 × 2/18 × 2 = 4/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
40/36 = 40 × 1/36 × 1 = 40/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/36 - 40/36 = 4 - 40/36 = -36/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1
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