Subtract 18/28 from 36/10
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 18/28
36/10 - 18/28 is 207/70.
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,
18/28 = 18 × 5/28 × 5 = 90/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/140 - 90/140 = 504 - 90/140 = 414/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 207/70
- In mixed form: 267/70
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