Subtract 12/40 from 72/36
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 12/40
72/36 - 12/40 is 17/10.
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,
72/36 = 72 × 10/36 × 10 = 720/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
12/40 = 12 × 9/40 × 9 = 108/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/360 - 108/360 = 720 - 108/360 = 612/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/10
- In mixed form: 17/10
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