Subtract 40/5 from 1/36
1st number: 1/36, 2nd number: 8 0/5
1/36 - 40/5 is -287/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
40/5 = 40 × 36/5 × 36 = 1440/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/180 - 1440/180 = 5 - 1440/180 = -1435/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -287/36
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