Subtract 6/36 from 1/10
1/10 - 6/36 is -1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
1/10 = 1 × 18/10 × 18 = 18/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/180 - 30/180 = 18 - 30/180 = -12/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15
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