Subtract 16/4 from 12/15
1st number: 12/15, 2nd number: 4 0/4
12/15 - 16/4 is -16/5.
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,
12/15 = 12 × 4/15 × 4 = 48/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
16/4 = 16 × 15/4 × 15 = 240/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/60 - 240/60 = 48 - 240/60 = -192/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/5
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