Subtract 36/28 from 10/5
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 1 8/28
10/5 - 36/28 is 5/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
10/5 = 10 × 28/5 × 28 = 280/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
36/28 = 36 × 5/28 × 5 = 180/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/140 - 180/140 = 280 - 180/140 = 100/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/7
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