Subtract 3/35 from 36/3
1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 3/35
36/3 - 3/35 is 417/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
36/3 = 36 × 35/3 × 35 = 1260/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
3/35 = 3 × 3/35 × 3 = 9/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/105 - 9/105 = 1260 - 9/105 = 1251/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 417/35
- In mixed form: 1132/35
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