Subtract 15/45 from 42/12
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 15/45
42/12 - 15/45 is 19/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
42/12 = 42 × 15/12 × 15 = 630/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
15/45 = 15 × 4/45 × 4 = 60/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/180 - 60/180 = 630 - 60/180 = 570/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/6
- In mixed form: 31/6
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