Subtract 32/60 from 40/18
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 32/60
40/18 - 32/60 is 76/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
32/60 = 32 × 3/60 × 3 = 96/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/180 - 96/180 = 400 - 96/180 = 304/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/45
- In mixed form: 131/45
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