Subtract 5/36 from 50/35
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 5/36
50/35 - 5/36 is 325/252.
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,
50/35 = 50 × 36/35 × 36 = 1800/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
5/36 = 5 × 35/36 × 35 = 175/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/1260 - 175/1260 = 1800 - 175/1260 = 1625/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 325/252
- In mixed form: 173/252
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