Subtract 3/20 from 40/18
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 3/20
40/18 - 3/20 is 373/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
40/18 = 40 × 10/18 × 10 = 400/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
3/20 = 3 × 9/20 × 9 = 27/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/180 - 27/180 = 400 - 27/180 = 373/180 - In mixed form: 213/180
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