Subtract 15/35 from 40/18
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 15/35
40/18 - 15/35 is 113/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
40/18 = 40 × 35/18 × 35 = 1400/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
15/35 = 15 × 18/35 × 18 = 270/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/630 - 270/630 = 1400 - 270/630 = 1130/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/63
- In mixed form: 150/63
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