Subtract 35/36 from 30/3
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 35/36
30/3 - 35/36 is 325/36.
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,
30/3 = 30 × 12/3 × 12 = 360/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
35/36 = 35 × 1/36 × 1 = 35/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/36 - 35/36 = 360 - 35/36 = 325/36 - In mixed form: 91/36
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