Subtract 7/18 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 7/18
40/12 - 7/18 is 53/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
40/12 = 40 × 3/12 × 3 = 120/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
7/18 = 7 × 2/18 × 2 = 14/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/36 - 14/36 = 120 - 14/36 = 106/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/18
- In mixed form: 217/18
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