Subtract 12/18 from 40/2
1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 12/18
40/2 - 12/18 is 58/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
40/2 = 40 × 9/2 × 9 = 360/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
12/18 = 12 × 1/18 × 1 = 12/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/18 - 12/18 = 360 - 12/18 = 348/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/3
- In mixed form: 191/3
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