Subtract 36/40 from 56/15
1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 36/40
56/15 - 36/40 is 17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
56/15 = 56 × 8/15 × 8 = 448/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
36/40 = 36 × 3/40 × 3 = 108/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/120 - 108/120 = 448 - 108/120 = 340/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
- In mixed form: 25/6
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