Subtract 6/36 from 45/35
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 6/36
45/35 - 6/36 is 47/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
45/35 = 45 × 36/35 × 36 = 1620/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
6/36 = 6 × 35/36 × 35 = 210/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/1260 - 210/1260 = 1620 - 210/1260 = 1410/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/42
- In mixed form: 15/42
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