Subtract 10/36 from 70/3
1st number: 23 1/3, 2nd number: 10/36
70/3 - 10/36 is 415/18.
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,
70/3 = 70 × 12/3 × 12 = 840/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
10/36 = 10 × 1/36 × 1 = 10/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/36 - 10/36 = 840 - 10/36 = 830/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 415/18
- In mixed form: 231/18
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