Subtract 15/70 from 40/36
1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 15/70
40/36 - 15/70 is 113/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 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 70 × 18 = 1260,
15/70 = 15 × 18/70 × 18 = 270/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/1260 - 270/1260 = 1400 - 270/1260 = 1130/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/126
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