Subtract 18/40 from 42/12
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 18/40
42/12 - 18/40 is 61/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
42/12 = 42 × 10/12 × 10 = 420/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
18/40 = 18 × 3/40 × 3 = 54/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/120 - 54/120 = 420 - 54/120 = 366/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/20
- In mixed form: 31/20
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