Subtract 7/36 from 8/5
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 7/36
8/5 - 7/36 is 253/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
8/5 = 8 × 36/5 × 36 = 288/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/180 - 35/180 = 288 - 35/180 = 253/180 - In mixed form: 173/180
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