Subtract 35/36 from 6/10
6/10 - 35/36 is -67/180.
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,
35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/180 - 175/180 = 108 - 175/180 = -67/180
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