Subtract 30/15 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 2 0/15
12/2 - 30/15 is 4/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
12/2 = 12 × 15/2 × 15 = 180/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
30/15 = 30 × 2/15 × 2 = 60/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/30 - 60/30 = 180 - 60/30 = 120/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/1
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