Subtract 35/10 from 2/36
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 3 5/10
2/36 - 35/10 is -31/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
35/10 = 35 × 18/10 × 18 = 630/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/180 - 630/180 = 10 - 630/180 = -620/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/9
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