Subtract 45/28 from 36/40
1st number: 36/40, 2nd number: 1 17/28
36/40 - 45/28 is -99/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 28 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
36/40 = 36 × 7/40 × 7 = 252/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
45/28 = 45 × 10/28 × 10 = 450/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/280 - 450/280 = 252 - 450/280 = -198/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -99/140
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