Subtract 18/30 from 48/36
1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 18/30
48/36 - 18/30 is 11/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
18/30 = 18 × 6/30 × 6 = 108/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/180 - 108/180 = 240 - 108/180 = 132/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/15
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