Subtract 3/7 from 72/35
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 3/7
72/35 - 3/7 is 57/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
72/35 = 72 × 1/35 × 1 = 72/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
3/7 = 3 × 5/7 × 5 = 15/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/35 - 15/35 = 72 - 15/35 = 57/35 - In mixed form: 122/35
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