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Subtract 1/15 from 40/36

1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 1/15

40/36 - 1/15 is 47/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 15 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    1/15 = 1 × 12/15 × 12 = 12/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    200/180 - 12/180 = 200 - 12/180 = 188/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/45
  6. In mixed form: 12/45

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