Subtract 3/5 from 81/36
1st number: 2 9/36, 2nd number: 3/5
81/36 - 3/5 is 33/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
81/36 = 81 × 5/36 × 5 = 405/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
3/5 = 3 × 36/5 × 36 = 108/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/180 - 108/180 = 405 - 108/180 = 297/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/20
- In mixed form: 113/20
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