Subtract 18/40 from 3/9
3/9 - 18/40 is -7/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
3/9 = 3 × 40/9 × 40 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
18/40 = 18 × 9/40 × 9 = 162/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/360 - 162/360 = 120 - 162/360 = -42/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/60
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