Subtract 70/36 from 32/5
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 1 34/36
32/5 - 70/36 is 401/90.
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,
32/5 = 32 × 36/5 × 36 = 1152/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1152/180 - 350/180 = 1152 - 350/180 = 802/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 401/90
- In mixed form: 441/90
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