Subtract 36/40 from 27/14
1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 36/40
27/14 - 36/40 is 36/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
27/14 = 27 × 20/14 × 20 = 540/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
36/40 = 36 × 7/40 × 7 = 252/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/280 - 252/280 = 540 - 252/280 = 288/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/35
- In mixed form: 11/35
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