Subtract 18/8 from 40/50
1st number: 40/50, 2nd number: 2 2/8
40/50 - 18/8 is -29/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 8 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
40/50 = 40 × 4/50 × 4 = 160/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
18/8 = 18 × 25/8 × 25 = 450/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/200 - 450/200 = 160 - 450/200 = -290/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/20
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