Subtract 40/30 from 36/75
1st number: 36/75, 2nd number: 1 10/30
36/75 - 40/30 is -64/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
36/75 = 36 × 2/75 × 2 = 72/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
40/30 = 40 × 5/30 × 5 = 200/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/150 - 200/150 = 72 - 200/150 = -128/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -64/75
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