Subtract 36/12 from 2/15
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 3 0/12
2/15 - 36/12 is -43/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
2/15 = 2 × 4/15 × 4 = 8/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
36/12 = 36 × 5/12 × 5 = 180/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/60 - 180/60 = 8 - 180/60 = -172/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/15
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