Subtract 36/80 from 40/25
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 36/80
40/25 - 36/80 is 23/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
40/25 = 40 × 16/25 × 16 = 640/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
36/80 = 36 × 5/80 × 5 = 180/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/400 - 180/400 = 640 - 180/400 = 460/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/20
- In mixed form: 13/20
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