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Subtract 8/36 from 2/5

2/5 - 8/36 is 8/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    2/5 = 2 × 36/5 × 36 = 72/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    72/180 - 40/180 = 72 - 40/180 = 32/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/45

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