Subtract 5/12 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 5/12
15/9 - 5/12 is 5/4.
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,
15/9 = 15 × 4/9 × 4 = 60/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
5/12 = 5 × 3/12 × 3 = 15/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/36 - 15/36 = 60 - 15/36 = 45/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
- In mixed form: 11/4
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