Subtract 48/15 from 36/2
1st number: 18 0/2, 2nd number: 3 3/15
36/2 - 48/15 is 74/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
36/2 = 36 × 15/2 × 15 = 540/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
48/15 = 48 × 2/15 × 2 = 96/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/30 - 96/30 = 540 - 96/30 = 444/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74/5
- In mixed form: 144/5
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