Subtract 3/16 from 15/12
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 3/16
15/12 - 3/16 is 17/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
15/12 = 15 × 4/12 × 4 = 60/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
3/16 = 3 × 3/16 × 3 = 9/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/48 - 9/48 = 60 - 9/48 = 51/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/16
- In mixed form: 11/16
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