Subtract 40/36 from 6/8
1st number: 6/8, 2nd number: 1 4/36
6/8 - 40/36 is -13/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
6/8 = 6 × 9/8 × 9 = 54/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
40/36 = 40 × 2/36 × 2 = 80/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/72 - 80/72 = 54 - 80/72 = -26/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/36
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