Subtract 3/10 from 75/36
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 3/10
75/36 - 3/10 is 107/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
75/36 = 75 × 5/36 × 5 = 375/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
3/10 = 3 × 18/10 × 18 = 54/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/180 - 54/180 = 375 - 54/180 = 321/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/60
- In mixed form: 147/60
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