Subtract 15/30 from 14/12
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 15/30
14/12 - 15/30 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
14/12 = 14 × 5/12 × 5 = 70/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
15/30 = 15 × 2/30 × 2 = 30/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/60 - 30/60 = 70 - 30/60 = 40/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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