Subtract 35/36 from 15/8
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 35/36
15/8 - 35/36 is 65/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
15/8 = 15 × 9/8 × 9 = 135/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
35/36 = 35 × 2/36 × 2 = 70/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/72 - 70/72 = 135 - 70/72 = 65/72
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