Subtract 2/36 from 90/40
1st number: 2 10/40, 2nd number: 2/36
90/40 - 2/36 is 79/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
90/40 = 90 × 9/40 × 9 = 810/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
2/36 = 2 × 10/36 × 10 = 20/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/360 - 20/360 = 810 - 20/360 = 790/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/36
- In mixed form: 27/36
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