Subtract 6/36 from 14/5
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 6/36
14/5 - 6/36 is 79/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
14/5 = 14 × 36/5 × 36 = 504/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/180 - 30/180 = 504 - 30/180 = 474/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/30
- In mixed form: 219/30
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