Subtract 15/42 from 40/18
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 15/42
40/18 - 15/42 is 235/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
40/18 = 40 × 7/18 × 7 = 280/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
15/42 = 15 × 3/42 × 3 = 45/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/126 - 45/126 = 280 - 45/126 = 235/126 - In mixed form: 1109/126
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