Subtract 4/10 from 36/28
1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 4/10
36/28 - 4/10 is 31/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
36/28 = 36 × 5/28 × 5 = 180/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
4/10 = 4 × 14/10 × 14 = 56/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/140 - 56/140 = 180 - 56/140 = 124/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/35
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