Subtract 40/18 from 21/25
1st number: 21/25, 2nd number: 2 4/18
21/25 - 40/18 is -311/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
21/25 = 21 × 18/25 × 18 = 378/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
40/18 = 40 × 25/18 × 25 = 1000/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/450 - 1000/450 = 378 - 1000/450 = -622/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -311/225
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