Subtract 5/30 from 36/21
1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 5/30
36/21 - 5/30 is 65/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 30 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 30 × 7 = 210,
5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/210 - 35/210 = 360 - 35/210 = 325/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/42
- In mixed form: 123/42
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