Subtract 15/5 from 36/14
1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 3 0/5
36/14 - 15/5 is -3/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
36/14 = 36 × 5/14 × 5 = 180/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
15/5 = 15 × 14/5 × 14 = 210/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/70 - 210/70 = 180 - 210/70 = -30/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/7
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