Subtract 40/18 from 48/5
1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 2 4/18
48/5 - 40/18 is 332/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
48/5 = 48 × 18/5 × 18 = 864/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
40/18 = 40 × 5/18 × 5 = 200/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/90 - 200/90 = 864 - 200/90 = 664/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 332/45
- In mixed form: 717/45
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