Subtract 3/12 from 36/10
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 3/12
36/10 - 3/12 is 67/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
36/10 = 36 × 6/10 × 6 = 216/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/60 - 15/60 = 216 - 15/60 = 201/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/20
- In mixed form: 37/20
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