Subtract 3/18 from 40/32
1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 3/18
40/32 - 3/18 is 13/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
40/32 = 40 × 9/32 × 9 = 360/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
3/18 = 3 × 16/18 × 16 = 48/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/288 - 48/288 = 360 - 48/288 = 312/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/12
- In mixed form: 11/12
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