Subtract 40/10 from 21/18
1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 4 0/10
21/18 - 40/10 is -17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
21/18 = 21 × 5/18 × 5 = 105/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
40/10 = 40 × 9/10 × 9 = 360/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/90 - 360/90 = 105 - 360/90 = -255/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/6
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