Subtract 18/80 from 40/75
40/75 - 18/80 is 37/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
40/75 = 40 × 16/75 × 16 = 640/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
18/80 = 18 × 15/80 × 15 = 270/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/1200 - 270/1200 = 640 - 270/1200 = 370/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/120
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