Subtract 40/18 from 32/12
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 2 4/18
32/12 - 40/18 is 4/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
32/12 = 32 × 3/12 × 3 = 96/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
40/18 = 40 × 2/18 × 2 = 80/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/36 - 80/36 = 96 - 80/36 = 16/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/9
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