Subtract 12/18 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 12/18
40/5 - 12/18 is 22/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
40/5 = 40 × 18/5 × 18 = 720/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/90 - 60/90 = 720 - 60/90 = 660/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/3
- In mixed form: 71/3
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