Subtract 10/72 from 36/28
1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 10/72
36/28 - 10/72 is 289/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
36/28 = 36 × 18/28 × 18 = 648/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
10/72 = 10 × 7/72 × 7 = 70/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/504 - 70/504 = 648 - 70/504 = 578/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 289/252
- In mixed form: 137/252
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