Subtract 36/35 from 35/10
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 1 1/35
35/10 - 36/35 is 173/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
35/10 = 35 × 7/10 × 7 = 245/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
36/35 = 36 × 2/35 × 2 = 72/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/70 - 72/70 = 245 - 72/70 = 173/70 - In mixed form: 233/70
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