Subtract 40/36 from 16/5
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 1 4/36
16/5 - 40/36 is 94/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
16/5 = 16 × 36/5 × 36 = 576/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/180 - 200/180 = 576 - 200/180 = 376/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/45
- In mixed form: 24/45
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