Subtract 1/75 from 40/36, Solve 1 4/36

Subtract 1/75 from 40/36

1^st number: 1 4/36, 2^nd number: 1/75

40/36 - 1/75 is 247/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 is 900

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
40/36 = 40 × 25/36 × 25 = 1000/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
1/75 = 1 × 12/75 × 12 = 12/900
Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/900 - 12/900 = 1000 - 12/900 = 988/900
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 247/225
In mixed form: 122/225

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