Subtract 36/40 from 10/7
1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 36/40
10/7 - 36/40 is 37/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
10/7 = 10 × 40/7 × 40 = 400/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
36/40 = 36 × 7/40 × 7 = 252/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/280 - 252/280 = 400 - 252/280 = 148/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/70
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