Subtract 10/70 from 36/42
36/42 - 10/70 is 5/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
36/42 = 36 × 5/42 × 5 = 180/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
10/70 = 10 × 3/70 × 3 = 30/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/210 - 30/210 = 180 - 30/210 = 150/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/7
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