Subtract 4/40 from 16/36
16/36 - 4/40 is 31/90.
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,
16/36 = 16 × 10/36 × 10 = 160/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
4/40 = 4 × 9/40 × 9 = 36/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/360 - 36/360 = 160 - 36/360 = 124/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/90
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