Subtract 2/7 from 12/15
12/15 - 2/7 is 18/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
12/15 = 12 × 7/15 × 7 = 84/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
2/7 = 2 × 15/7 × 15 = 30/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/105 - 30/105 = 84 - 30/105 = 54/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/35
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