Subtract 16/12 from 42/15
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 1 4/12
42/15 - 16/12 is 22/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
42/15 = 42 × 4/15 × 4 = 168/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
16/12 = 16 × 5/12 × 5 = 80/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/60 - 80/60 = 168 - 80/60 = 88/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/15
- In mixed form: 17/15
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