Subtract 15/12 from 3/9
1st number: 3/9, 2nd number: 1 3/12
3/9 - 15/12 is -11/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
3/9 = 3 × 4/9 × 4 = 12/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
15/12 = 15 × 3/12 × 3 = 45/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/36 - 45/36 = 12 - 45/36 = -33/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/12
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