Subtract 1/7 from 36/60
36/60 - 1/7 is 16/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 7 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
36/60 = 36 × 7/60 × 7 = 252/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
1/7 = 1 × 60/7 × 60 = 60/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/420 - 60/420 = 252 - 60/420 = 192/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/35
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