Subtract 70/35 from 10/36
1st number: 10/36, 2nd number: 2 0/35
10/36 - 70/35 is -31/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
10/36 = 10 × 35/36 × 35 = 350/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
70/35 = 70 × 36/35 × 36 = 2520/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/1260 - 2520/1260 = 350 - 2520/1260 = -2170/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/18
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