Subtract 8/40 from 32/36
32/36 - 8/40 is 31/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
32/36 = 32 × 10/36 × 10 = 320/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
8/40 = 8 × 9/40 × 9 = 72/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/360 - 72/360 = 320 - 72/360 = 248/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/45
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