Subtract 49/56 from 36/10
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 49/56
36/10 - 49/56 is 109/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
36/10 = 36 × 28/10 × 28 = 1008/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
49/56 = 49 × 5/56 × 5 = 245/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/280 - 245/280 = 1008 - 245/280 = 763/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/40
- In mixed form: 229/40
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