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Subtract 14/40 from 56/36

1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 14/40

56/36 - 14/40 is 217/180.

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,
    14/40 = 14 × 9/40 × 9 = 126/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    560/360 - 126/360 = 560 - 126/360 = 434/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/180
  6. In mixed form: 137/180

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