Subtract 18/45 from 40/10
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 18/45
40/10 - 18/45 is 18/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
40/10 = 40 × 9/10 × 9 = 360/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
18/45 = 18 × 2/45 × 2 = 36/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/90 - 36/90 = 360 - 36/90 = 324/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
- In mixed form: 33/5
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