Subtract 84/15 from 36/4
1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 5 9/15
36/4 - 84/15 is 17/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 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 15 × 4 = 60,
84/15 = 84 × 4/15 × 4 = 336/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/60 - 336/60 = 540 - 336/60 = 204/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/5
- In mixed form: 32/5
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