Subtract 12/15 from 5/36
5/36 - 12/15 is -119/180.
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,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
12/15 = 12 × 12/15 × 12 = 144/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/180 - 144/180 = 25 - 144/180 = -119/180
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