Subtract 70/12 from 36/15
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 5 10/12
36/15 - 70/12 is -103/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
36/15 = 36 × 4/15 × 4 = 144/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
70/12 = 70 × 5/12 × 5 = 350/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/60 - 350/60 = 144 - 350/60 = -206/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/30
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