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Subtract 1/40 from 40/18

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 1/40

40/18 - 1/40 is 791/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
    40/18 = 40 × 20/18 × 20 = 800/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    800/360 - 9/360 = 800 - 9/360 = 791/360
  5. In mixed form: 271/360

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