Subtract 7/10 from 9/36
9/36 - 7/10 is -9/20.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
7/10 = 7 × 18/10 × 18 = 126/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/180 - 126/180 = 45 - 126/180 = -81/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/20
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