Subtract 16/36 from 40/10
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 16/36
40/10 - 16/36 is 32/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
40/10 = 40 × 18/10 × 18 = 720/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/180 - 80/180 = 720 - 80/180 = 640/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/9
- In mixed form: 35/9
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