Subtract 15/70 from 36/21
1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 15/70
36/21 - 15/70 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
36/21 = 36 × 10/21 × 10 = 360/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/210 - 45/210 = 360 - 45/210 = 315/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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