Subtract 18/90 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 18/90
40/8 - 18/90 is 24/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
40/8 = 40 × 45/8 × 45 = 1800/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
18/90 = 18 × 4/90 × 4 = 72/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/360 - 72/360 = 1800 - 72/360 = 1728/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
- In mixed form: 44/5
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