Subtract 4/10 from 70/36
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 4/10
70/36 - 4/10 is 139/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
4/10 = 4 × 18/10 × 18 = 72/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/180 - 72/180 = 350 - 72/180 = 278/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/90
- In mixed form: 149/90
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/36-8/10 70/72-4/10 70/36-4/20 70/36-12/10 70/36-4/30 70/36-20/10 70/36-4/50 70/36-28/10 70/36-4/70