Subtract 14/5 from 36/60
1st number: 36/60, 2nd number: 2 4/5
36/60 - 14/5 is -11/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
36/60 = 36 × 1/60 × 1 = 36/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
14/5 = 14 × 12/5 × 12 = 168/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/60 - 168/60 = 36 - 168/60 = -132/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/5
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