Subtract 84/15 from 12/4
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 5 9/15
12/4 - 84/15 is -13/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
12/4 = 12 × 15/4 × 15 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
84/15 = 84 × 4/15 × 4 = 336/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/60 - 336/60 = 180 - 336/60 = -156/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/5
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