Subtract 5/18 from 36/5
1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 5/18
36/5 - 5/18 is 623/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
36/5 = 36 × 18/5 × 18 = 648/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/90 - 25/90 = 648 - 25/90 = 623/90 - In mixed form: 683/90
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