Subtract 30/40 from 15/12
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 30/40
15/12 - 30/40 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
15/12 = 15 × 10/12 × 10 = 150/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
30/40 = 30 × 3/40 × 3 = 90/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/120 - 90/120 = 150 - 90/120 = 60/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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