Subtract 18/12 from 40/2
1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 1 6/12
40/2 - 18/12 is 37/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
40/2 = 40 × 6/2 × 6 = 240/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
18/12 = 18 × 1/12 × 1 = 18/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/12 - 18/12 = 240 - 18/12 = 222/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/2
- In mixed form: 181/2
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