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Subtract 10/36 from 14/3

1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 10/36

14/3 - 10/36 is 79/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
    14/3 = 14 × 12/3 × 12 = 168/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    10/36 = 10 × 1/36 × 1 = 10/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/36 - 10/36 = 168 - 10/36 = 158/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/18
  6. In mixed form: 47/18

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