Subtract 40/36 from 35/20
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 1 4/36
35/20 - 40/36 is 23/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
35/20 = 35 × 9/20 × 9 = 315/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/180 - 200/180 = 315 - 200/180 = 115/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/36
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