Subtract 3/36 from 49/40
1st number: 1 9/40, 2nd number: 3/36
49/40 - 3/36 is 137/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
49/40 = 49 × 9/40 × 9 = 441/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
3/36 = 3 × 10/36 × 10 = 30/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/360 - 30/360 = 441 - 30/360 = 411/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/120
- In mixed form: 117/120
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