Subtract 2/12 from 36/30
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 2/12
36/30 - 2/12 is 31/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
36/30 = 36 × 2/30 × 2 = 72/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/60 - 10/60 = 72 - 10/60 = 62/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/30
- In mixed form: 11/30
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