Subtract 12/15 from 7/36
7/36 - 12/15 is -109/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
12/15 = 12 × 12/15 × 12 = 144/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/180 - 144/180 = 35 - 144/180 = -109/180
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