Subtract 84/36 from 15/75
1st number: 15/75, 2nd number: 2 12/36
15/75 - 84/36 is -32/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
15/75 = 15 × 12/75 × 12 = 180/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
84/36 = 84 × 25/36 × 25 = 2100/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/900 - 2100/900 = 180 - 2100/900 = -1920/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/15
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