Subtract 9/40 from 70/18
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 9/40
70/18 - 9/40 is 1319/360.
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,
9/40 = 9 × 9/40 × 9 = 81/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/360 - 81/360 = 1400 - 81/360 = 1319/360 - In mixed form: 3239/360
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