Subtract 30/15 from 12/20
1st number: 12/20, 2nd number: 2 0/15
12/20 - 30/15 is -7/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
12/20 = 12 × 3/20 × 3 = 36/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
30/15 = 30 × 4/15 × 4 = 120/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/60 - 120/60 = 36 - 120/60 = -84/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/5
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