Subtract 70/36 from 3/5
1st number: 3/5, 2nd number: 1 34/36
3/5 - 70/36 is -121/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
3/5 = 3 × 36/5 × 36 = 108/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/180 - 350/180 = 108 - 350/180 = -242/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/90
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