Subtract 20/6 from 40/18
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 3 2/6
40/18 - 20/6 is -10/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
40/18 = 40 × 1/18 × 1 = 40/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
20/6 = 20 × 3/6 × 3 = 60/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/18 - 60/18 = 40 - 60/18 = -20/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/9
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