Subtract 21/20 from 40/36
1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 1 1/20
40/36 - 21/20 is 11/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
21/20 = 21 × 9/20 × 9 = 189/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/180 - 189/180 = 200 - 189/180 = 11/180
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