Subtract 12/6 from 6/15
1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 2 0/6
6/15 - 12/6 is -8/5.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 2/15 × 2 = 12/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
12/6 = 12 × 5/6 × 5 = 60/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/30 - 60/30 = 12 - 60/30 = -48/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/5
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