Subtract 15/36 from 3/5
3/5 - 15/36 is 11/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
3/5 = 3 × 36/5 × 36 = 108/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/180 - 75/180 = 108 - 75/180 = 33/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/60
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