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Subtract 6/36 from 18/15

1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 6/36

18/15 - 6/36 is 31/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    18/15 = 18 × 12/15 × 12 = 216/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    216/180 - 30/180 = 216 - 30/180 = 186/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/30
  6. In mixed form: 11/30

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