Subtract 8/40 from 48/18
1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 8/40
48/18 - 8/40 is 37/15.
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,
48/18 = 48 × 20/18 × 20 = 960/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
8/40 = 8 × 9/40 × 9 = 72/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/360 - 72/360 = 960 - 72/360 = 888/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/15
- In mixed form: 27/15
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