Subtract 2/35 from 36/72
36/72 - 2/35 is 31/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
36/72 = 36 × 35/72 × 35 = 1260/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
2/35 = 2 × 72/35 × 72 = 144/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/2520 - 144/2520 = 1260 - 144/2520 = 1116/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/70
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