Subtract 14/5 from 12/36
1st number: 12/36, 2nd number: 2 4/5
12/36 - 14/5 is -37/15.
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,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
14/5 = 14 × 36/5 × 36 = 504/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/180 - 504/180 = 60 - 504/180 = -444/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/15
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