Subtract 12/10 from 36/8
1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 1 2/10
36/8 - 12/10 is 33/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 10 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
36/8 = 36 × 5/8 × 5 = 180/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
12/10 = 12 × 4/10 × 4 = 48/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/40 - 48/40 = 180 - 48/40 = 132/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/10
- In mixed form: 33/10
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