Subtract 70/36 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 1 34/36
42/10 - 70/36 is 203/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
42/10 = 42 × 18/10 × 18 = 756/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/180 - 350/180 = 756 - 350/180 = 406/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/90
- In mixed form: 223/90
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