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Subtract 2/40 from 4/36

4/36 - 2/40 is 11/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
    4/36 = 4 × 10/36 × 10 = 40/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/360 - 18/360 = 40 - 18/360 = 22/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/180

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