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Subtract 36/15 from 5/30

1st number: 5/30, 2nd number: 2 6/15

5/30 - 36/15 is -67/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    5/30 = 5 × 1/30 × 1 = 5/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    36/15 = 36 × 2/15 × 2 = 72/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/30 - 72/30 = 5 - 72/30 = -67/30

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