Subtract 1/36 from 40/35
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 1/36
40/35 - 1/36 is 281/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
40/35 = 40 × 36/35 × 36 = 1440/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
1/36 = 1 × 35/36 × 35 = 35/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/1260 - 35/1260 = 1440 - 35/1260 = 1405/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 281/252
- In mixed form: 129/252
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