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Subtract 5/30 from 36/10

1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 5/30

36/10 - 5/30 is 103/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    36/10 = 36 × 3/10 × 3 = 108/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    5/30 = 5 × 1/30 × 1 = 5/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    108/30 - 5/30 = 108 - 5/30 = 103/30
  5. In mixed form: 313/30

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