Subtract 12/7 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 1 5/7
15/5 - 12/7 is 9/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
15/5 = 15 × 7/5 × 7 = 105/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
12/7 = 12 × 5/7 × 5 = 60/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/35 - 60/35 = 105 - 60/35 = 45/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
- In mixed form: 12/7
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