Subtract 30/15 from 36/24
1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 2 0/15
36/24 - 30/15 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
30/15 = 30 × 8/15 × 8 = 240/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/120 - 240/120 = 180 - 240/120 = -60/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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