Subtract 4/36 from 40/2
1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 4/36
40/2 - 4/36 is 179/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
40/2 = 40 × 18/2 × 18 = 720/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
4/36 = 4 × 1/36 × 1 = 4/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/36 - 4/36 = 720 - 4/36 = 716/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/9
- In mixed form: 198/9
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