Subtract 36/28 from 7/3
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 1 8/28
7/3 - 36/28 is 22/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
7/3 = 7 × 28/3 × 28 = 196/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
36/28 = 36 × 3/28 × 3 = 108/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/84 - 108/84 = 196 - 108/84 = 88/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/21
- In mixed form: 11/21
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