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Subtract 3/27 from 40/18

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 3/27

40/18 - 3/27 is 19/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    40/18 = 40 × 3/18 × 3 = 120/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    3/27 = 3 × 2/27 × 2 = 6/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    120/54 - 6/54 = 120 - 6/54 = 114/54
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/9
  6. In mixed form: 21/9

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