Subtract 50/15 from 40/18
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 3 5/15
40/18 - 50/15 is -10/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 15 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
40/18 = 40 × 5/18 × 5 = 200/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
50/15 = 50 × 6/15 × 6 = 300/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/90 - 300/90 = 200 - 300/90 = -100/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/9
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