Subtract 40/18 from 72/35
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 2 4/18
72/35 - 40/18 is -52/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
72/35 = 72 × 18/35 × 18 = 1296/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
40/18 = 40 × 35/18 × 35 = 1400/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/630 - 1400/630 = 1296 - 1400/630 = -104/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/315
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