Subtract 3/40 from 42/18
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 3/40
42/18 - 3/40 is 271/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
42/18 = 42 × 20/18 × 20 = 840/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
3/40 = 3 × 9/40 × 9 = 27/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/360 - 27/360 = 840 - 27/360 = 813/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 271/120
- In mixed form: 231/120
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