Subtract 1/36 from 30/12
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 1/36
30/12 - 1/36 is 89/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
30/12 = 30 × 3/12 × 3 = 90/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
1/36 = 1 × 1/36 × 1 = 1/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/36 - 1/36 = 90 - 1/36 = 89/36 - In mixed form: 217/36
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