Subtract 14/15 from 2/12
2/12 - 14/15 is -23/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
14/15 = 14 × 4/15 × 4 = 56/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/60 - 56/60 = 10 - 56/60 = -46/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/30
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