Subtract 1/5 from 12/36
12/36 - 1/5 is 2/15.
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,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
1/5 = 1 × 36/5 × 36 = 36/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/180 - 36/180 = 60 - 36/180 = 24/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/15
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