Subtract 10/36 from 32/35
32/35 - 10/36 is 401/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
32/35 = 32 × 36/35 × 36 = 1152/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
10/36 = 10 × 35/36 × 35 = 350/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1152/1260 - 350/1260 = 1152 - 350/1260 = 802/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 401/630
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