Subtract 16/36 from 6/15
6/15 - 16/36 is -2/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
6/15 = 6 × 12/15 × 12 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/180 - 80/180 = 72 - 80/180 = -8/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/45
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