Subtract 1/30 from 40/18
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 1/30
40/18 - 1/30 is 197/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
40/18 = 40 × 5/18 × 5 = 200/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
1/30 = 1 × 3/30 × 3 = 3/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/90 - 3/90 = 200 - 3/90 = 197/90 - In mixed form: 217/90
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