Subtract 7/36 from 15/12
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 7/36
15/12 - 7/36 is 19/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
15/12 = 15 × 3/12 × 3 = 45/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
7/36 = 7 × 1/36 × 1 = 7/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/36 - 7/36 = 45 - 7/36 = 38/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/18
- In mixed form: 11/18
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