Subtract 63/5 from 40/36
1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 12 3/5
40/36 - 63/5 is -517/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 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 5 × 36 = 180,
63/5 = 63 × 36/5 × 36 = 2268/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/180 - 2268/180 = 200 - 2268/180 = -2068/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -517/45
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