Subtract 1/36 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 1/36
40/5 - 1/36 is 287/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
40/5 = 40 × 36/5 × 36 = 1440/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/180 - 5/180 = 1440 - 5/180 = 1435/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 287/36
- In mixed form: 735/36
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