Subtract 5/30 from 12/36
12/36 - 5/30 is 1/6.
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,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
5/30 = 5 × 6/30 × 6 = 30/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/180 - 30/180 = 60 - 30/180 = 30/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6
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