Subtract 56/60 from 40/18
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 56/60
40/18 - 56/60 is 58/45.
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,
56/60 = 56 × 3/60 × 3 = 168/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/180 - 168/180 = 400 - 168/180 = 232/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/45
- In mixed form: 113/45
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