Subtract 12/15 from 30/3
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 12/15
30/3 - 12/15 is 46/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 15 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
30/3 = 30 × 5/3 × 5 = 150/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
12/15 = 12 × 1/15 × 1 = 12/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/15 - 12/15 = 150 - 12/15 = 138/15 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/5
- In mixed form: 91/5
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