Subtract 7/12 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 7/12
15/4 - 7/12 is 19/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
15/4 = 15 × 3/4 × 3 = 45/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
7/12 = 7 × 1/12 × 1 = 7/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/12 - 7/12 = 45 - 7/12 = 38/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/6
- In mixed form: 31/6
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