Subtract 49/60 from 40/18
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 49/60
40/18 - 49/60 is 253/180.
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,
49/60 = 49 × 3/60 × 3 = 147/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/180 - 147/180 = 400 - 147/180 = 253/180 - In mixed form: 173/180
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