Subtract 15/5 from 10/36
1st number: 10/36, 2nd number: 3 0/5
10/36 - 15/5 is -49/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
15/5 = 15 × 36/5 × 36 = 540/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/180 - 540/180 = 50 - 540/180 = -490/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/18
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