Subtract 40/35 from 80/18
1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 1 5/35
80/18 - 40/35 is 208/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
80/18 = 80 × 35/18 × 35 = 2800/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
40/35 = 40 × 18/35 × 18 = 720/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/630 - 720/630 = 2800 - 720/630 = 2080/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 208/63
- In mixed form: 319/63
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