Subtract 3/36 from 75/5
1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 3/36
75/5 - 3/36 is 179/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
75/5 = 75 × 36/5 × 36 = 2700/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/180 - 15/180 = 2700 - 15/180 = 2685/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/12
- In mixed form: 1411/12
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