Subtract 4/36 from 60/15
1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 4/36
60/15 - 4/36 is 35/9.
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,
60/15 = 60 × 12/15 × 12 = 720/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/180 - 20/180 = 720 - 20/180 = 700/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/9
- In mixed form: 38/9
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