Subtract 18/4 from 15/36
1st number: 15/36, 2nd number: 4 2/4
15/36 - 18/4 is -49/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
15/36 = 15 × 1/36 × 1 = 15/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
18/4 = 18 × 9/4 × 9 = 162/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/36 - 162/36 = 15 - 162/36 = -147/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/12
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