Subtract 54/30 from 40/36
1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 1 24/30
40/36 - 54/30 is -31/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
54/30 = 54 × 6/30 × 6 = 324/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/180 - 324/180 = 200 - 324/180 = -124/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/45
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