Subtract 3/35 from 50/36, Solve 1 14/36

Subtract 3/35 from 50/36

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 3/35

50/36 - 3/35 is 821/630.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
50/36 = 50 × 35/36 × 35 = 1750/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
3/35 = 3 × 36/35 × 36 = 108/1260
Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/1260 - 108/1260 = 1750 - 108/1260 = 1642/1260
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 821/630
In mixed form: 1191/630

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