Subtract 28/36 from 70/35
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 28/36
70/35 - 28/36 is 11/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
70/35 = 70 × 36/35 × 36 = 2520/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
28/36 = 28 × 35/36 × 35 = 980/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/1260 - 980/1260 = 2520 - 980/1260 = 1540/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/9
- In mixed form: 12/9
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