Subtract 7/5 from 36/6
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 1 2/5
36/6 - 7/5 is 23/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
36/6 = 36 × 5/6 × 5 = 180/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
7/5 = 7 × 6/5 × 6 = 42/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/30 - 42/30 = 180 - 42/30 = 138/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/5
- In mixed form: 43/5
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