Subtract 6/12 from 15/6
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 6/12
15/6 - 6/12 is 2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 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 12 × 1 = 12,
6/12 = 6 × 1/12 × 1 = 6/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/12 - 6/12 = 30 - 6/12 = 24/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1
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