Subtract 12/15 from 36/14
1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 12/15
36/14 - 12/15 is 62/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
36/14 = 36 × 15/14 × 15 = 540/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
12/15 = 12 × 14/15 × 14 = 168/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/210 - 168/210 = 540 - 168/210 = 372/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/35
- In mixed form: 127/35
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