Subtract 12/60 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 12/60
15/9 - 12/60 is 22/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
15/9 = 15 × 20/9 × 20 = 300/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
12/60 = 12 × 3/60 × 3 = 36/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/180 - 36/180 = 300 - 36/180 = 264/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/15
- In mixed form: 17/15
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