Subtract 6/10 from 72/36
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 6/10
72/36 - 6/10 is 7/5.
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,
6/10 = 6 × 18/10 × 18 = 108/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/180 - 108/180 = 360 - 108/180 = 252/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
- In mixed form: 12/5
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