Subtract 15/4 from 12/15
1st number: 12/15, 2nd number: 3 3/4
12/15 - 15/4 is -59/20.
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,
12/15 = 12 × 4/15 × 4 = 48/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
15/4 = 15 × 15/4 × 15 = 225/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/60 - 225/60 = 48 - 225/60 = -177/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/20
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