Subtract 15/90 from 42/12
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 15/90
42/12 - 15/90 is 10/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 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 90 × 2 = 180,
15/90 = 15 × 2/90 × 2 = 30/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/180 - 30/180 = 630 - 30/180 = 600/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
- In mixed form: 31/3
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