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Subtract 10/36 from 90/40

1st number: 2 10/40, 2nd number: 10/36

90/40 - 10/36 is 71/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 36 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    90/40 = 90 × 9/40 × 9 = 810/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
    10/36 = 10 × 10/36 × 10 = 100/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    810/360 - 100/360 = 810 - 100/360 = 710/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/36
  6. In mixed form: 135/36

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