Subtract 15/30 from 49/12, Solve 4 1/12

Subtract 15/30 from 49/12

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 15/30

49/12 - 15/30 is 43/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
49/12 = 49 × 5/12 × 5 = 245/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
15/30 = 15 × 2/30 × 2 = 30/60
Subtract the two like fractions:
245/60 - 30/60 = 245 - 30/60 = 215/60
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/12
In mixed form: 37/12

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