Subtract 8/18 from 9/40
9/40 - 8/18 is -79/360.
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,
9/40 = 9 × 9/40 × 9 = 81/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
8/18 = 8 × 20/18 × 20 = 160/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/360 - 160/360 = 81 - 160/360 = -79/360
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