Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 84/36 from 4/15

1st number: 4/15, 2nd number: 2 12/36

4/15 - 84/36 is -31/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    4/15 = 4 × 12/15 × 12 = 48/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/180 - 420/180 = 48 - 420/180 = -372/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/15

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com