Subtract 32/30 from 7/36
1st number: 7/36, 2nd number: 1 2/30
7/36 - 32/30 is -157/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
32/30 = 32 × 6/30 × 6 = 192/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/180 - 192/180 = 35 - 192/180 = -157/180
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