Subtract 16/40 from 32/18
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 16/40
32/18 - 16/40 is 62/45.
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,
32/18 = 32 × 20/18 × 20 = 640/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
16/40 = 16 × 9/40 × 9 = 144/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/360 - 144/360 = 640 - 144/360 = 496/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/45
- In mixed form: 117/45
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