Subtract 35/36 from 21/3
1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 35/36
21/3 - 35/36 is 217/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
21/3 = 21 × 12/3 × 12 = 252/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
35/36 = 35 × 1/36 × 1 = 35/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/36 - 35/36 = 252 - 35/36 = 217/36 - In mixed form: 61/36
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