Subtract 20/6 from 12/15
1st number: 12/15, 2nd number: 3 2/6
12/15 - 20/6 is -38/15.
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,
12/15 = 12 × 2/15 × 2 = 24/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
20/6 = 20 × 5/6 × 5 = 100/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/30 - 100/30 = 24 - 100/30 = -76/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/15
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