Subtract 7/15 from 12/36
12/36 - 7/15 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 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 15 × 12 = 180,
7/15 = 7 × 12/15 × 12 = 84/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/180 - 84/180 = 60 - 84/180 = -24/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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