Subtract 5/18 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 5/18
40/5 - 5/18 is 139/18.
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,
5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/90 - 25/90 = 720 - 25/90 = 695/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/18
- In mixed form: 713/18
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