Subtract 15/35 from 40/36
1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 15/35
40/36 - 15/35 is 43/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
40/36 = 40 × 35/36 × 35 = 1400/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
15/35 = 15 × 36/35 × 36 = 540/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/1260 - 540/1260 = 1400 - 540/1260 = 860/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/63
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