Subtract 15/30 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 15/30
12/6 - 15/30 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
12/6 = 12 × 5/6 × 5 = 60/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
15/30 = 15 × 1/30 × 1 = 15/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/30 - 15/30 = 60 - 15/30 = 45/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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