Subtract 3/36 from 5/15
5/15 - 3/36 is 1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
5/15 = 5 × 12/15 × 12 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/180 - 15/180 = 60 - 15/180 = 45/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4
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