Subtract 36/90 from 72/21
1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 36/90
72/21 - 36/90 is 106/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
72/21 = 72 × 30/21 × 30 = 2160/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
36/90 = 36 × 7/90 × 7 = 252/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/630 - 252/630 = 2160 - 252/630 = 1908/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 106/35
- In mixed form: 31/35
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