Subtract 24/6 from 15/36
1st number: 15/36, 2nd number: 4 0/6
15/36 - 24/6 is -43/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 6 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 6 × 6 = 36,
24/6 = 24 × 6/6 × 6 = 144/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/36 - 144/36 = 15 - 144/36 = -129/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/12
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