Subtract 40/18 from 35/3
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 2 4/18
35/3 - 40/18 is 85/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
35/3 = 35 × 6/3 × 6 = 210/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
40/18 = 40 × 1/18 × 1 = 40/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/18 - 40/18 = 210 - 40/18 = 170/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/9
- In mixed form: 94/9
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