Subtract 8/15 from 36/30
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 8/15
36/30 - 8/15 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
36/30 = 36 × 1/30 × 1 = 36/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
8/15 = 8 × 2/15 × 2 = 16/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/30 - 16/30 = 36 - 16/30 = 20/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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