Subtract 2/36 from 28/7
1st number: 4 0/7, 2nd number: 2/36
28/7 - 2/36 is 71/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
28/7 = 28 × 36/7 × 36 = 1008/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/252 - 14/252 = 1008 - 14/252 = 994/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/18
- In mixed form: 317/18
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