Subtract 15/40 from 42/36
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 15/40
42/36 - 15/40 is 19/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
42/36 = 42 × 10/36 × 10 = 420/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
15/40 = 15 × 9/40 × 9 = 135/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/360 - 135/360 = 420 - 135/360 = 285/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/24
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