Subtract 10/36 from 75/10
1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 10/36
75/10 - 10/36 is 65/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
75/10 = 75 × 18/10 × 18 = 1350/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/180 - 50/180 = 1350 - 50/180 = 1300/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/9
- In mixed form: 72/9
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