Subtract 60/40 from 35/18
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 1 20/40
35/18 - 60/40 is 4/9.
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,
35/18 = 35 × 20/18 × 20 = 700/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
60/40 = 60 × 9/40 × 9 = 540/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/360 - 540/360 = 700 - 540/360 = 160/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/9
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