Subtract 15/24 from 36/2
1st number: 18 0/2, 2nd number: 15/24
36/2 - 15/24 is 139/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
36/2 = 36 × 12/2 × 12 = 432/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
15/24 = 15 × 1/24 × 1 = 15/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/24 - 15/24 = 432 - 15/24 = 417/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/8
- In mixed form: 173/8
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