Subtract 48/36 from 40/15
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 1 12/36
40/15 - 48/36 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
40/15 = 40 × 12/15 × 12 = 480/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/180 - 240/180 = 480 - 240/180 = 240/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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