Subtract 12/20 from 16/15
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 12/20
16/15 - 12/20 is 7/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
16/15 = 16 × 4/15 × 4 = 64/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
12/20 = 12 × 3/20 × 3 = 36/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/60 - 36/60 = 64 - 36/60 = 28/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/15
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