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Subtract 24/35 from 75/36

1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 24/35

75/36 - 24/35 is 587/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    75/36 = 75 × 35/36 × 35 = 2625/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    24/35 = 24 × 36/35 × 36 = 864/1260
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2625/1260 - 864/1260 = 2625 - 864/1260 = 1761/1260
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 587/420
  6. In mixed form: 1167/420

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