Subtract 40/50 from 36/3
1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 40/50
36/3 - 40/50 is 56/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
36/3 = 36 × 50/3 × 50 = 1800/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/150 - 120/150 = 1800 - 120/150 = 1680/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/5
- In mixed form: 111/5
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