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Subtract 2/48 from 40/36

1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 2/48

40/36 - 2/48 is 77/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    40/36 = 40 × 4/36 × 4 = 160/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    2/48 = 2 × 3/48 × 3 = 6/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    160/144 - 6/144 = 160 - 6/144 = 154/144
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/72
  6. In mixed form: 15/72

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