Subtract 12/4 from 15/6
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 3 0/4
15/6 - 12/4 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
15/6 = 15 × 2/6 × 2 = 30/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
12/4 = 12 × 3/4 × 3 = 36/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/12 - 36/12 = 30 - 36/12 = -6/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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