Subtract 36/10 from 9/7
1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 3 6/10
9/7 - 36/10 is -81/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
9/7 = 9 × 10/7 × 10 = 90/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
36/10 = 36 × 7/10 × 7 = 252/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/70 - 252/70 = 90 - 252/70 = -162/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -81/35
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