Subtract 40/60 from 50/18
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 40/60
50/18 - 40/60 is 19/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
50/18 = 50 × 10/18 × 10 = 500/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
40/60 = 40 × 3/60 × 3 = 120/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/180 - 120/180 = 500 - 120/180 = 380/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/9
- In mixed form: 21/9
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