Subtract 12/60 from 32/15
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 12/60
32/15 - 12/60 is 29/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
32/15 = 32 × 4/15 × 4 = 128/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
12/60 = 12 × 1/60 × 1 = 12/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/60 - 12/60 = 128 - 12/60 = 116/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/15
- In mixed form: 114/15
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