Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 7/36 from 27/40

27/40 - 7/36 is 173/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    27/40 = 27 × 9/40 × 9 = 243/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
    7/36 = 7 × 10/36 × 10 = 70/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    243/360 - 70/360 = 243 - 70/360 = 173/360

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com