Subtract 1/30 from 9/36
9/36 - 1/30 is 13/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
1/30 = 1 × 6/30 × 6 = 6/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/180 - 6/180 = 45 - 6/180 = 39/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/60
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