Subtract 4/36 from 16/5
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 4/36
16/5 - 4/36 is 139/45.
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,
16/5 = 16 × 36/5 × 36 = 576/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/180 - 20/180 = 576 - 20/180 = 556/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/45
- In mixed form: 34/45
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