Subtract 72/40 from 36/12
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 1 32/40
36/12 - 72/40 is 6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
36/12 = 36 × 10/12 × 10 = 360/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
72/40 = 72 × 3/40 × 3 = 216/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/120 - 216/120 = 360 - 216/120 = 144/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
- In mixed form: 11/5
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