Subtract 72/12 from 30/2
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 6 0/12
30/2 - 72/12 is 9/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
30/2 = 30 × 6/2 × 6 = 180/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
72/12 = 72 × 1/12 × 1 = 72/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/12 - 72/12 = 180 - 72/12 = 108/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/1
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