Subtract 2/36 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 2/36
70/30 - 2/36 is 41/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
70/30 = 70 × 6/30 × 6 = 420/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/180 - 10/180 = 420 - 10/180 = 410/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/18
- In mixed form: 25/18
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