Subtract 40/20 from 36/7
1st number: 5 1/7, 2nd number: 2 0/20
36/7 - 40/20 is 22/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
36/7 = 36 × 20/7 × 20 = 720/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
40/20 = 40 × 7/20 × 7 = 280/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/140 - 280/140 = 720 - 280/140 = 440/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/7
- In mixed form: 31/7
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