Subtract 42/5 from 15/36
1st number: 15/36, 2nd number: 8 2/5
15/36 - 42/5 is -479/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
42/5 = 42 × 36/5 × 36 = 1512/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/180 - 1512/180 = 75 - 1512/180 = -1437/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -479/60
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