Subtract 5/36 from 12/30
12/30 - 5/36 is 47/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
12/30 = 12 × 6/30 × 6 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/180 - 25/180 = 72 - 25/180 = 47/180
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