Subtract 2/40 from 60/36
1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 2/40
60/36 - 2/40 is 97/60.
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,
60/36 = 60 × 10/36 × 10 = 600/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/360 - 18/360 = 600 - 18/360 = 582/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/60
- In mixed form: 137/60
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