Subtract 40/18 from 35/8
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 2 4/18
35/8 - 40/18 is 155/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
35/8 = 35 × 9/8 × 9 = 315/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
40/18 = 40 × 4/18 × 4 = 160/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/72 - 160/72 = 315 - 160/72 = 155/72 - In mixed form: 211/72
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