Subtract 8/12 from 42/15
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 8/12
42/15 - 8/12 is 32/15.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/60 - 40/60 = 168 - 40/60 = 128/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/15
- In mixed form: 22/15
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