Subtract 12/36 from 9/15
9/15 - 12/36 is 4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
9/15 = 9 × 12/15 × 12 = 108/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/180 - 60/180 = 108 - 60/180 = 48/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/15
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