Subtract 42/12 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 3 6/12
159 - 4212 is -116.
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,
4212 = 42 × 312 × 3 = 12636 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6036 - 12636 = 60 - 12636 = -6636 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -116
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