Answers

Subtract 15/30 from 40/36

1^st number: 1 4/36, 2^nd number: 15/30

40/36 - 15/30 is 11/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
   15/30 = 15 × 6/30 × 6 = 90/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/180 - 90/180 = 200 - 90/180 = 110/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/18

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