Subtract 25/40 from 40/36
1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 25/40
40/36 - 25/40 is 35/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
40/36 = 40 × 10/36 × 10 = 400/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
25/40 = 25 × 9/40 × 9 = 225/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/360 - 225/360 = 400 - 225/360 = 175/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/72
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