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Subtract 25/36 from 40/10

1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 25/36

40/10 - 25/36 is 119/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    40/10 = 40 × 18/10 × 18 = 720/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    720/180 - 125/180 = 720 - 125/180 = 595/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/36
  6. In mixed form: 311/36

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