Subtract 16/10 from 36/4
1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 1 6/10
36/4 - 16/10 is 37/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 10 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
36/4 = 36 × 5/4 × 5 = 180/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
16/10 = 16 × 2/10 × 2 = 32/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/20 - 32/20 = 180 - 32/20 = 148/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/5
- In mixed form: 72/5
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