Subtract 1/36 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 1/36
15/2 - 1/36 is 269/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
15/2 = 15 × 18/2 × 18 = 270/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
1/36 = 1 × 1/36 × 1 = 1/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/36 - 1/36 = 270 - 1/36 = 269/36 - In mixed form: 717/36
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