Subtract 2/3 from 75/36
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 2/3
75/36 - 2/3 is 17/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 3 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
75/36 = 75 × 1/36 × 1 = 75/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
2/3 = 2 × 12/3 × 12 = 24/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/36 - 24/36 = 75 - 24/36 = 51/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/12
- In mixed form: 15/12
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