Subtract 5/36 from 14/15
14/15 - 5/36 is 143/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
14/15 = 14 × 12/15 × 12 = 168/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/180 - 25/180 = 168 - 25/180 = 143/180
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