Subtract 36/6 from 9/15
1st number: 9/15, 2nd number: 6 0/6
9/15 - 36/6 is -27/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
9/15 = 9 × 2/15 × 2 = 18/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
36/6 = 36 × 5/6 × 5 = 180/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/30 - 180/30 = 18 - 180/30 = -162/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/5
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