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Subtract 2/15 from 5/36

5/36 - 2/15 is 1/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    2/15 = 2 × 12/15 × 12 = 24/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/180 - 24/180 = 25 - 24/180 = 1/180

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