Subtract 40/18 from 36/25
1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 2 4/18
36/25 - 40/18 is -176/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
36/25 = 36 × 18/25 × 18 = 648/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
40/18 = 40 × 25/18 × 25 = 1000/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/450 - 1000/450 = 648 - 1000/450 = -352/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -176/225
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