Answers

Subtract 6/5 from 15/12

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 1 1/5

15/12 - 6/5 is 1/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   15/12 = 15 × 5/12 × 5 = 75/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   6/5 = 6 × 12/5 × 12 = 72/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/60 - 72/60 = 75 - 72/60 = 3/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/20

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