Subtract 24/40 from 36/18
1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 24/40
36/18 - 24/40 is 7/5.
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,
36/18 = 36 × 20/18 × 20 = 720/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
24/40 = 24 × 9/40 × 9 = 216/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/360 - 216/360 = 720 - 216/360 = 504/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
- In mixed form: 12/5
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