Subtract 8/36 from 36/10
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 8/36
36/10 - 8/36 is 152/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
36/10 = 36 × 18/10 × 18 = 648/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/180 - 40/180 = 648 - 40/180 = 608/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 152/45
- In mixed form: 317/45
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