Answers

Subtract 50/72 from 40/36

1^st number: 1 4/36, 2^nd number: 50/72

40/36 - 50/72 is 5/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   40/36 = 40 × 2/36 × 2 = 80/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/72 - 50/72 = 80 - 50/72 = 30/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12

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