Subtract 32/40 from 40/18
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 32/40
40/18 - 32/40 is 64/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
40/18 = 40 × 20/18 × 20 = 800/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
32/40 = 32 × 9/40 × 9 = 288/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/360 - 288/360 = 800 - 288/360 = 512/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/45
- In mixed form: 119/45
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