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Subtract 15/9 from 12/36

1st number: 12/36, 2nd number: 1 6/9

12/36 - 15/9 is -4/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 9 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    12/36 = 12 × 1/36 × 1 = 12/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    15/9 = 15 × 4/9 × 4 = 60/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/36 - 60/36 = 12 - 60/36 = -48/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3

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