Subtract 70/10 from 36/72
1st number: 36/72, 2nd number: 7 0/10
36/72 - 70/10 is -13/2.
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,
70/10 = 70 × 36/10 × 36 = 2520/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/360 - 2520/360 = 180 - 2520/360 = -2340/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/2
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