Subtract 5/10 from 75/36
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 5/10
75/36 - 5/10 is 19/12.
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,
75/36 = 75 × 5/36 × 5 = 375/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
5/10 = 5 × 18/10 × 18 = 90/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/180 - 90/180 = 375 - 90/180 = 285/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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