Subtract 2/84 from 36/35
1st number: 1 1/35, 2nd number: 2/84
36/35 - 2/84 is 211/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
36/35 = 36 × 12/35 × 12 = 432/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
2/84 = 2 × 5/84 × 5 = 10/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/420 - 10/420 = 432 - 10/420 = 422/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/210
- In mixed form: 11/210
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