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Subtract 15/36 from 40/2

1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 15/36

40/2 - 15/36 is 235/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
    40/2 = 40 × 18/2 × 18 = 720/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    15/36 = 15 × 1/36 × 1 = 15/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    720/36 - 15/36 = 720 - 15/36 = 705/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/12
  6. In mixed form: 197/12

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