Subtract 75/60 from 6/36
1st number: 6/36, 2nd number: 1 15/60
6/36 - 75/60 is -13/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
75/60 = 75 × 3/60 × 3 = 225/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/180 - 225/180 = 30 - 225/180 = -195/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/12
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