Subtract 63/15 from 4/36
1st number: 4/36, 2nd number: 4 3/15
4/36 - 63/15 is -184/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
63/15 = 63 × 12/15 × 12 = 756/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/180 - 756/180 = 20 - 756/180 = -736/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -184/45
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