Subtract 70/36 from 5/40
1st number: 5/40, 2nd number: 1 34/36
5/40 - 70/36 is -131/72.
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,
5/40 = 5 × 9/40 × 9 = 45/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
70/36 = 70 × 10/36 × 10 = 700/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/360 - 700/360 = 45 - 700/360 = -655/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/72
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