Subtract 3/30 from 72/2, Solve 36 0/2

Subtract 3/30 from 72/2

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 3/30

72/2 - 3/30 is 359/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
72/2 = 72 × 15/2 × 15 = 1080/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
3/30 = 3 × 1/30 × 1 = 3/30
Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/30 - 3/30 = 1080 - 3/30 = 1077/30
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 359/10
In mixed form: 359/10

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