Subtract 7/35 from 36/21
1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 7/35
36/21 - 7/35 is 53/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
36/21 = 36 × 5/21 × 5 = 180/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
7/35 = 7 × 3/35 × 3 = 21/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/105 - 21/105 = 180 - 21/105 = 159/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/35
- In mixed form: 118/35
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