Subtract 60/15 from 2/12
1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 4 0/15
2/12 - 60/15 is -23/6.
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,
60/15 = 60 × 4/15 × 4 = 240/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/60 - 240/60 = 10 - 240/60 = -230/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/6
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/12-60/15 2/24-60/15 2/12-60/30 6/12-60/15 2/36-60/15 2/12-60/45 10/12-60/15 2/60-60/15 2/12-60/75 14/12-60/15 2/84-60/15