Subtract 2/36 from 6/10
6/10 - 2/36 is 49/90.
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,
6/10 = 6 × 18/10 × 18 = 108/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/180 - 10/180 = 108 - 10/180 = 98/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/90
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