Subtract 1/36 from 5/12
5/12 - 1/36 is 7/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
5/12 = 5 × 3/12 × 3 = 15/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
1/36 = 1 × 1/36 × 1 = 1/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/36 - 1/36 = 15 - 1/36 = 14/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/18
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