Subtract 2/30 from 36/10
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 2/30
36/10 - 2/30 is 53/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
36/10 = 36 × 3/10 × 3 = 108/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
2/30 = 2 × 1/30 × 1 = 2/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/30 - 2/30 = 108 - 2/30 = 106/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/15
- In mixed form: 38/15
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