Subtract 40/10 from 21/36
1st number: 21/36, 2nd number: 4 0/10
21/36 - 40/10 is -41/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
40/10 = 40 × 18/10 × 18 = 720/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/180 - 720/180 = 105 - 720/180 = -615/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/12
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