Subtract 16/36 from 7/15
7/15 - 16/36 is 1/45.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 12/15 × 12 = 84/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/180 - 80/180 = 84 - 80/180 = 4/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/45
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