Subtract 15/70 from 36/10
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 15/70
36/10 - 15/70 is 237/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
36/10 = 36 × 7/10 × 7 = 252/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
15/70 = 15 × 1/70 × 1 = 15/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/70 - 15/70 = 252 - 15/70 = 237/70 - In mixed form: 327/70
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