Subtract 96/15 from 3/12
1st number: 3/12, 2nd number: 6 6/15
3/12 - 96/15 is -123/20.
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,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
96/15 = 96 × 4/15 × 4 = 384/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/60 - 384/60 = 15 - 384/60 = -369/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -123/20
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