Subtract 28/12 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 2 4/12
159 - 2812 is -23.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
159 = 15 × 49 × 4 = 6036 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
2812 = 28 × 312 × 3 = 8436 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6036 - 8436 = 60 - 8436 = -2436 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23
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