Subtract 15/36 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 15/36
15/2 - 15/36 is 85/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
15/2 = 15 × 18/2 × 18 = 270/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
15/36 = 15 × 1/36 × 1 = 15/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/36 - 15/36 = 270 - 15/36 = 255/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/12
- In mixed form: 71/12
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