Subtract 40/35 from 36/42
1st number: 36/42, 2nd number: 1 5/35
36/42 - 40/35 is -2/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
36/42 = 36 × 5/42 × 5 = 180/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
40/35 = 40 × 6/35 × 6 = 240/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/210 - 240/210 = 180 - 240/210 = -60/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/7
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