Answers

Subtract 40/36 from 27/3

1^st number: 9 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

27/3 - 40/36 is 71/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
   27/3 = 27 × 12/3 × 12 = 324/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   40/36 = 40 × 1/36 × 1 = 40/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/36 - 40/36 = 324 - 40/36 = 284/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/9
6. In mixed form: 78/9

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