Subtract 21/36 from 6/5
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 21/36
6/5 - 21/36 is 37/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
6/5 = 6 × 36/5 × 36 = 216/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/180 - 105/180 = 216 - 105/180 = 111/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/60
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