Subtract 14/36 from 14/10
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 14/36
14/10 - 14/36 is 91/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
14/10 = 14 × 18/10 × 18 = 252/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/180 - 70/180 = 252 - 70/180 = 182/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/90
- In mixed form: 11/90
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