Subtract 35/36 from 70/35
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 35/36
70/35 - 35/36 is 37/36.
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,
35/36 = 35 × 35/36 × 35 = 1225/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/1260 - 1225/1260 = 2520 - 1225/1260 = 1295/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/36
- In mixed form: 11/36
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