Subtract 36/70 from 81/15
1st number: 5 6/15, 2nd number: 36/70
81/15 - 36/70 is 171/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
81/15 = 81 × 14/15 × 14 = 1134/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
36/70 = 36 × 3/70 × 3 = 108/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/210 - 108/210 = 1134 - 108/210 = 1026/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/35
- In mixed form: 431/35
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