Subtract 18/36 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 18/36
40/5 - 18/36 is 15/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
40/5 = 40 × 36/5 × 36 = 1440/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/180 - 90/180 = 1440 - 90/180 = 1350/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
- In mixed form: 71/2
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