Subtract 15/20 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 15/20
12/6 - 15/20 is 5/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
12/6 = 12 × 10/6 × 10 = 120/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
15/20 = 15 × 3/20 × 3 = 45/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/60 - 45/60 = 120 - 45/60 = 75/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
- In mixed form: 11/4
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