Subtract 15/36 from 56/16
1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 15/36
56/16 - 15/36 is 37/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
56/16 = 56 × 9/16 × 9 = 504/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
15/36 = 15 × 4/36 × 4 = 60/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/144 - 60/144 = 504 - 60/144 = 444/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/12
- In mixed form: 31/12
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