Subtract 9/15 from 36/18
1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 9/15
36/18 - 9/15 is 7/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 15 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
36/18 = 36 × 5/18 × 5 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
9/15 = 9 × 6/15 × 6 = 54/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/90 - 54/90 = 180 - 54/90 = 126/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
- In mixed form: 12/5
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