Subtract 1/7 from 36/30
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 1/7
36/30 - 1/7 is 37/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
36/30 = 36 × 7/30 × 7 = 252/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
1/7 = 1 × 30/7 × 30 = 30/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/210 - 30/210 = 252 - 30/210 = 222/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/35
- In mixed form: 12/35
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