Subtract 4/40 from 9/36
9/36 - 4/40 is 3/20.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 10/36 × 10 = 90/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
4/40 = 4 × 9/40 × 9 = 36/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/360 - 36/360 = 90 - 36/360 = 54/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/20
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