Subtract 3/15 from 48/36
1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 3/15
48/36 - 3/15 is 17/15.
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,
48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
3/15 = 3 × 12/15 × 12 = 36/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/180 - 36/180 = 240 - 36/180 = 204/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/15
- In mixed form: 12/15
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