Subtract 36/72 from 28/10
1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 36/72
28/10 - 36/72 is 23/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
28/10 = 28 × 36/10 × 36 = 1008/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/360 - 180/360 = 1008 - 180/360 = 828/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/10
- In mixed form: 23/10
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