Subtract 36/40 from 45/18
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 36/40
45/18 - 36/40 is 8/5.
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,
45/18 = 45 × 20/18 × 20 = 900/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
36/40 = 36 × 9/40 × 9 = 324/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/360 - 324/360 = 900 - 324/360 = 576/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
- In mixed form: 13/5
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