Subtract 42/18 from 2/40
1st number: 2/40, 2nd number: 2 6/18
2/40 - 42/18 is -137/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
42/18 = 42 × 20/18 × 20 = 840/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/360 - 840/360 = 18 - 840/360 = -822/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/60
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