Subtract 6/15 from 72/36
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 6/15
72/36 - 6/15 is 8/5.
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,
72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
6/15 = 6 × 12/15 × 12 = 72/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/180 - 72/180 = 360 - 72/180 = 288/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
- In mixed form: 13/5
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