Subtract 1/36 from 84/5
1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 1/36
84/5 - 1/36 is 3019/180.
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,
84/5 = 84 × 36/5 × 36 = 3024/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3024/180 - 5/180 = 3024 - 5/180 = 3019/180 - In mixed form: 16139/180
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