Subtract 15/3 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 5 0/3
12/6 - 15/3 is -3/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
12/6 = 12 × 1/6 × 1 = 12/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
15/3 = 15 × 2/3 × 2 = 30/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/6 - 30/6 = 12 - 30/6 = -18/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/1
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