Subtract 2/15 from 36/12
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 2/15
36/12 - 2/15 is 43/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
36/12 = 36 × 5/12 × 5 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
2/15 = 2 × 4/15 × 4 = 8/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/60 - 8/60 = 180 - 8/60 = 172/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/15
- In mixed form: 213/15
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