Subtract 75/18 from 2/40
1st number: 2/40, 2nd number: 4 3/18
2/40 - 75/18 is -247/60.
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,
75/18 = 75 × 20/18 × 20 = 1500/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/360 - 1500/360 = 18 - 1500/360 = -1482/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -247/60
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