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Subtract 18/56 from 36/10

1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 18/56

36/10 - 18/56 is 459/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    36/10 = 36 × 28/10 × 28 = 1008/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    18/56 = 18 × 5/56 × 5 = 90/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1008/280 - 90/280 = 1008 - 90/280 = 918/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 459/140
  6. In mixed form: 339/140

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