Subtract 18/42 from 4/40
4/40 - 18/42 is -23/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 42 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
4/40 = 4 × 21/40 × 21 = 84/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
18/42 = 18 × 20/42 × 20 = 360/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/840 - 360/840 = 84 - 360/840 = -276/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/70
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