Subtract 36/15 from 6/4
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 2 6/15
6/4 - 36/15 is -9/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
6/4 = 6 × 15/4 × 15 = 90/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
36/15 = 36 × 4/15 × 4 = 144/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/60 - 144/60 = 90 - 144/60 = -54/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/10
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