Subtract 6/36 from 15/8
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 6/36
15/8 - 6/36 is 41/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
15/8 = 15 × 9/8 × 9 = 135/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
6/36 = 6 × 2/36 × 2 = 12/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/72 - 12/72 = 135 - 12/72 = 123/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/24
- In mixed form: 117/24
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