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Subtract 5/18 from 3/40

3/40 - 5/18 is -73/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    3/40 = 3 × 9/40 × 9 = 27/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
    5/18 = 5 × 20/18 × 20 = 100/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/360 - 100/360 = 27 - 100/360 = -73/360

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