Subtract 5/40 from 36/30
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 5/40
36/30 - 5/40 is 43/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
36/30 = 36 × 4/30 × 4 = 144/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/120 - 15/120 = 144 - 15/120 = 129/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/40
- In mixed form: 13/40
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