Subtract 36/70 from 7/5
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 36/70
7/5 - 36/70 is 31/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
7/5 = 7 × 14/5 × 14 = 98/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
36/70 = 36 × 1/70 × 1 = 36/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/70 - 36/70 = 98 - 36/70 = 62/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/35
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