Subtract 75/36 from 1/5
1st number: 1/5, 2nd number: 2 3/36
1/5 - 75/36 is -113/60.
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,
1/5 = 1 × 36/5 × 36 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
75/36 = 75 × 5/36 × 5 = 375/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/180 - 375/180 = 36 - 375/180 = -339/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/60
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