Subtract 3/36 from 5/35
5/35 - 3/36 is 5/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
5/35 = 5 × 36/35 × 36 = 180/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
3/36 = 3 × 35/36 × 35 = 105/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/1260 - 105/1260 = 180 - 105/1260 = 75/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/84
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