Subtract 12/36 from 72/35
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 12/36
72/35 - 12/36 is 181/105.
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,
72/35 = 72 × 36/35 × 36 = 2592/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
12/36 = 12 × 35/36 × 35 = 420/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2592/1260 - 420/1260 = 2592 - 420/1260 = 2172/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/105
- In mixed form: 176/105
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