Subtract 36/54 from 40/15
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 36/54
40/15 - 36/54 is 2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
40/15 = 40 × 18/15 × 18 = 720/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
36/54 = 36 × 5/54 × 5 = 180/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/270 - 180/270 = 720 - 180/270 = 540/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1
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