Subtract 45/60 from 15/12
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 45/60
15/12 - 45/60 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
15/12 = 15 × 5/12 × 5 = 75/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/60 - 45/60 = 75 - 45/60 = 30/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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