Subtract 36/72 from 35/5
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 36/72
35/5 - 36/72 is 13/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
35/5 = 35 × 72/5 × 72 = 2520/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/360 - 180/360 = 2520 - 180/360 = 2340/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/2
- In mixed form: 61/2
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