Subtract 2/18 from 4/40
4/40 - 2/18 is -1/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
4/40 = 4 × 9/40 × 9 = 36/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
2/18 = 2 × 20/18 × 20 = 40/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/360 - 40/360 = 36 - 40/360 = -4/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/90
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