Subtract 1/36 from 12/4
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 1/36
12/4 - 1/36 is 107/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
12/4 = 12 × 9/4 × 9 = 108/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
1/36 = 1 × 1/36 × 1 = 1/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/36 - 1/36 = 108 - 1/36 = 107/36 - In mixed form: 235/36
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