Subtract 81/40 from 70/18
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 2 1/40
70/18 - 81/40 is 671/360.
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,
70/18 = 70 × 20/18 × 20 = 1400/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
81/40 = 81 × 9/40 × 9 = 729/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/360 - 729/360 = 1400 - 729/360 = 671/360 - In mixed form: 1311/360
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