Subtract 1/36 from 30/15
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 1/36
30/15 - 1/36 is 71/36.
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,
30/15 = 30 × 12/15 × 12 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/180 - 5/180 = 360 - 5/180 = 355/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/36
- In mixed form: 135/36
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