Subtract 18/49 from 36/40
36/40 - 18/49 is 261/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
36/40 = 36 × 49/40 × 49 = 1764/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
18/49 = 18 × 40/49 × 40 = 720/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/1960 - 720/1960 = 1764 - 720/1960 = 1044/1960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 261/490
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