Answers

Subtract 5/36 from 50/40

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 5/36

50/40 - 5/36 is 10/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   50/40 = 50 × 9/40 × 9 = 450/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   5/36 = 5 × 10/36 × 10 = 50/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/360 - 50/360 = 450 - 50/360 = 400/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/9
6. In mixed form: 11/9

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