Subtract 9/40 from 1/36
1/36 - 9/40 is -71/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
1/36 = 1 × 10/36 × 10 = 10/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
9/40 = 9 × 9/40 × 9 = 81/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/360 - 81/360 = 10 - 81/360 = -71/360
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