Subtract 36/40 from 45/7
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 36/40
45/7 - 36/40 is 387/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
45/7 = 45 × 40/7 × 40 = 1800/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
36/40 = 36 × 7/40 × 7 = 252/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/280 - 252/280 = 1800 - 252/280 = 1548/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 387/70
- In mixed form: 537/70
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