Subtract 49/36 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 1 13/36
10/2 - 49/36 is 131/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
10/2 = 10 × 18/2 × 18 = 180/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
49/36 = 49 × 1/36 × 1 = 49/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/36 - 49/36 = 180 - 49/36 = 131/36 - In mixed form: 323/36
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