Subtract 15/12 from 20/28
1st number: 20/28, 2nd number: 1 3/12
20/28 - 15/12 is -15/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
20/28 = 20 × 3/28 × 3 = 60/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
15/12 = 15 × 7/12 × 7 = 105/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/84 - 105/84 = 60 - 105/84 = -45/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/28
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