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Subtract 70/15 from 7/36

1st number: 7/36, 2nd number: 4 10/15

7/36 - 70/15 is -161/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    70/15 = 70 × 12/15 × 12 = 840/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/180 - 840/180 = 35 - 840/180 = -805/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -161/36

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