Subtract 15/60 from 42/12
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 15/60
42/12 - 15/60 is 13/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
42/12 = 42 × 5/12 × 5 = 210/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/60 - 15/60 = 210 - 15/60 = 195/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/4
- In mixed form: 31/4
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