Subtract 5/30 from 1/36
1/36 - 5/30 is -5/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
5/30 = 5 × 6/30 × 6 = 30/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/180 - 30/180 = 5 - 30/180 = -25/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/36
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