Subtract 21/36 from 40/50
40/50 - 21/36 is 13/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
40/50 = 40 × 18/50 × 18 = 720/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
21/36 = 21 × 25/36 × 25 = 525/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/900 - 525/900 = 720 - 525/900 = 195/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/60
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