Subtract 16/35 from 36/10
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 16/35
36/10 - 16/35 is 22/7.
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,
36/10 = 36 × 7/10 × 7 = 252/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
16/35 = 16 × 2/35 × 2 = 32/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/70 - 32/70 = 252 - 32/70 = 220/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/7
- In mixed form: 31/7
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