Subtract 3/36 from 7/3
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 3/36
7/3 - 3/36 is 9/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
7/3 = 7 × 12/3 × 12 = 84/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
3/36 = 3 × 1/36 × 1 = 3/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/36 - 3/36 = 84 - 3/36 = 81/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
- In mixed form: 21/4
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