Subtract 84/20 from 40/18
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 4 4/20
40/18 - 84/20 is -89/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
84/20 = 84 × 9/20 × 9 = 756/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/180 - 756/180 = 400 - 756/180 = -356/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/45
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