Subtract 7/10 from 36/72
36/72 - 7/10 is -1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
7/10 = 7 × 36/10 × 36 = 252/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/360 - 252/360 = 180 - 252/360 = -72/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5
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