Subtract 1/10 from 72/36
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 1/10
72/36 - 1/10 is 19/10.
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,
72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
1/10 = 1 × 18/10 × 18 = 18/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/180 - 18/180 = 360 - 18/180 = 342/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/10
- In mixed form: 19/10
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