Subtract 32/40 from 56/36
1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 32/40
56/36 - 32/40 is 34/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
56/36 = 56 × 10/36 × 10 = 560/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
32/40 = 32 × 9/40 × 9 = 288/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/360 - 288/360 = 560 - 288/360 = 272/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/45
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