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Subtract 5/36 from 28/9

1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 5/36

28/9 - 5/36 is 107/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    28/9 = 28 × 4/9 × 4 = 112/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    5/36 = 5 × 1/36 × 1 = 5/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    112/36 - 5/36 = 112 - 5/36 = 107/36
  5. In mixed form: 235/36

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