Subtract 30/36 from 15/6
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 30/36
15/6 - 30/36 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
15/6 = 15 × 6/6 × 6 = 90/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
30/36 = 30 × 1/36 × 1 = 30/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/36 - 30/36 = 90 - 30/36 = 60/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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