Subtract 7/72 from 36/10
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 7/72
36/10 - 7/72 is 1261/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
36/10 = 36 × 36/10 × 36 = 1296/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/360 - 35/360 = 1296 - 35/360 = 1261/360 - In mixed form: 3181/360
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