Subtract 2/70 from 40/18
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 2/70
40/18 - 2/70 is 691/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 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 70 × 9 = 630,
2/70 = 2 × 9/70 × 9 = 18/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/630 - 18/630 = 1400 - 18/630 = 1382/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 691/315
- In mixed form: 261/315
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