Subtract 9/15 from 36/40
36/40 - 9/15 is 3/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
36/40 = 36 × 3/40 × 3 = 108/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
9/15 = 9 × 8/15 × 8 = 72/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/120 - 72/120 = 108 - 72/120 = 36/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/10
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