Subtract 75/18 from 50/40
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 4 3/18
50/40 - 75/18 is -35/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
50/40 = 50 × 9/40 × 9 = 450/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
75/18 = 75 × 20/18 × 20 = 1500/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/360 - 1500/360 = 450 - 1500/360 = -1050/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/12
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