Subtract 12/28 from 36/10
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 12/28
36/10 - 12/28 is 111/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
36/10 = 36 × 14/10 × 14 = 504/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
12/28 = 12 × 5/28 × 5 = 60/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/140 - 60/140 = 504 - 60/140 = 444/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/35
- In mixed form: 36/35
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