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Subtract 5/36 from 40/25

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 5/36

40/25 - 5/36 is 263/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    40/25 = 40 × 36/25 × 36 = 1440/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    5/36 = 5 × 25/36 × 25 = 125/900
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1440/900 - 125/900 = 1440 - 125/900 = 1315/900
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 263/180
  6. In mixed form: 183/180

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