Subtract 2/35 from 36/24
1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 2/35
36/24 - 2/35 is 101/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
36/24 = 36 × 35/24 × 35 = 1260/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
2/35 = 2 × 24/35 × 24 = 48/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/840 - 48/840 = 1260 - 48/840 = 1212/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/70
- In mixed form: 131/70
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