Subtract 42/40 from 3/18
1st number: 3/18, 2nd number: 1 2/40
3/18 - 42/40 is -53/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
3/18 = 3 × 20/18 × 20 = 60/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
42/40 = 42 × 9/40 × 9 = 378/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/360 - 378/360 = 60 - 378/360 = -318/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/60
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