Subtract 5/36 from 28/15
1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 5/36
28/15 - 5/36 is 311/180.
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,
28/15 = 28 × 12/15 × 12 = 336/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/180 - 25/180 = 336 - 25/180 = 311/180 - In mixed form: 1131/180
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