Subtract 6/12 from 42/15
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 6/12
42/15 - 6/12 is 23/10.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/60 - 30/60 = 168 - 30/60 = 138/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/10
- In mixed form: 23/10
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