Subtract 12/90 from 2/15
2/15 - 12/90 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
2/15 = 2 × 6/15 × 6 = 12/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/90 - 12/90 = 12 - 12/90 = 0/90 - The answer is 0
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