Subtract 15/30 from 36/4
1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 15/30
36/4 - 15/30 is 17/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
36/4 = 36 × 15/4 × 15 = 540/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
15/30 = 15 × 2/30 × 2 = 30/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/60 - 30/60 = 540 - 30/60 = 510/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/2
- In mixed form: 81/2
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