Subtract 40/36 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 1 4/36
5/2 - 40/36 is 25/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
5/2 = 5 × 18/2 × 18 = 90/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
40/36 = 40 × 1/36 × 1 = 40/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/36 - 40/36 = 90 - 40/36 = 50/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/18
- In mixed form: 17/18
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