Subtract 36/10 from 40/15
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 3 6/10
40/15 - 36/10 is -14/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
40/15 = 40 × 2/15 × 2 = 80/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
36/10 = 36 × 3/10 × 3 = 108/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/30 - 108/30 = 80 - 108/30 = -28/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/15
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