Subtract 12/9 from 3/15
1st number: 3/15, 2nd number: 1 3/9
3/15 - 12/9 is -17/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
3/15 = 3 × 3/15 × 3 = 9/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
12/9 = 12 × 5/9 × 5 = 60/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/45 - 60/45 = 9 - 60/45 = -51/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/15
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