Subtract 10/36 from 15/24
15/24 - 10/36 is 25/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
15/24 = 15 × 3/24 × 3 = 45/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
10/36 = 10 × 2/36 × 2 = 20/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/72 - 20/72 = 45 - 20/72 = 25/72
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