Subtract 18/84 from 36/40
36/40 - 18/84 is 24/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 84 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
36/40 = 36 × 21/40 × 21 = 756/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
18/84 = 18 × 10/84 × 10 = 180/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/840 - 180/840 = 756 - 180/840 = 576/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/35
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