Subtract 15/6 from 36/2
1st number: 18 0/2, 2nd number: 2 3/6
36/2 - 15/6 is 31/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
36/2 = 36 × 3/2 × 3 = 108/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
15/6 = 15 × 1/6 × 1 = 15/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/6 - 15/6 = 108 - 15/6 = 93/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/2
- In mixed form: 151/2
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