Subtract 1/36 from 27/15
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 1/36
27/15 - 1/36 is 319/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
27/15 = 27 × 12/15 × 12 = 324/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/180 - 5/180 = 324 - 5/180 = 319/180 - In mixed form: 1139/180
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