Subtract 15/60 from 12/5
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 15/60
12/5 - 15/60 is 43/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
12/5 = 12 × 12/5 × 12 = 144/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/60 - 15/60 = 144 - 15/60 = 129/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/20
- In mixed form: 23/20
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