Subtract 4/15 from 30/12
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 4/15
30/12 - 4/15 is 67/30.
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,
30/12 = 30 × 5/12 × 5 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
4/15 = 4 × 4/15 × 4 = 16/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/60 - 16/60 = 150 - 16/60 = 134/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/30
- In mixed form: 27/30
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