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Subtract 10/15 from 40/18

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 10/15

40/18 - 10/15 is 14/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 15 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    40/18 = 40 × 5/18 × 5 = 200/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    10/15 = 10 × 6/15 × 6 = 60/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    200/90 - 60/90 = 200 - 60/90 = 140/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
  6. In mixed form: 15/9

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