Subtract 15/5 from 36/3
1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 3 0/5
36/3 - 15/5 is 9/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
36/3 = 36 × 5/3 × 5 = 180/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
15/5 = 15 × 3/5 × 3 = 45/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/15 - 45/15 = 180 - 45/15 = 135/15 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/1
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