Subtract 1/40 from 8/36
8/36 - 1/40 is 71/360.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 10/36 × 10 = 80/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/360 - 9/360 = 80 - 9/360 = 71/360
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