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Subtract 10/40 from 56/36

1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 10/40

56/36 - 10/40 is 47/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
    56/36 = 56 × 10/36 × 10 = 560/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    10/40 = 10 × 9/40 × 9 = 90/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    560/360 - 90/360 = 560 - 90/360 = 470/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/36
  6. In mixed form: 111/36

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