Subtract 75/10 from 70/36
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 7 5/10
70/36 - 75/10 is -50/9.
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,
75/10 = 75 × 18/10 × 18 = 1350/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/180 - 1350/180 = 350 - 1350/180 = -1000/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -50/9
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