Subtract 2/36 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 2/36
40/3 - 2/36 is 239/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
40/3 = 40 × 12/3 × 12 = 480/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/36 - 2/36 = 480 - 2/36 = 478/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/18
- In mixed form: 135/18
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