Answers

Subtract 36/27 from 40/30

1^st number: 1 10/30, 2^nd number: 1 9/27

40/30 - 36/27 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   40/30 = 40 × 9/30 × 9 = 360/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   36/27 = 36 × 10/27 × 10 = 360/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/270 - 360/270 = 360 - 360/270 = 0/270
5. The answer is 0

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