Subtract 56/36 from 32/10
1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 1 20/36
32/10 - 56/36 is 74/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
32/10 = 32 × 18/10 × 18 = 576/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/180 - 280/180 = 576 - 280/180 = 296/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74/45
- In mixed form: 129/45
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