Subtract 40/60 from 36/15
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 40/60
36/15 - 40/60 is 26/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
36/15 = 36 × 4/15 × 4 = 144/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
40/60 = 40 × 1/60 × 1 = 40/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/60 - 40/60 = 144 - 40/60 = 104/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/15
- In mixed form: 111/15
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