Subtract 12/4 from 18/15
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 3 0/4
18/15 - 12/4 is -9/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
18/15 = 18 × 4/15 × 4 = 72/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
12/4 = 12 × 15/4 × 15 = 180/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/60 - 180/60 = 72 - 180/60 = -108/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/5
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