Subtract 27/36 from 2/40
2/40 - 27/36 is -7/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
27/36 = 27 × 10/36 × 10 = 270/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/360 - 270/360 = 18 - 270/360 = -252/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/10
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