Subtract 8/36 from 63/5
1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 8/36
63/5 - 8/36 is 557/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
63/5 = 63 × 36/5 × 36 = 2268/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/180 - 40/180 = 2268 - 40/180 = 2228/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 557/45
- In mixed form: 1217/45
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