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Subtract 5/36 from 10/4

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 5/36

10/4 - 5/36 is 85/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    10/4 = 10 × 9/4 × 9 = 90/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    5/36 = 5 × 1/36 × 1 = 5/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/36 - 5/36 = 90 - 5/36 = 85/36
  5. In mixed form: 213/36

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