Subtract 12/18 from 56/15
1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 12/18
56/15 - 12/18 is 46/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
56/15 = 56 × 6/15 × 6 = 336/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/90 - 60/90 = 336 - 60/90 = 276/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/15
- In mixed form: 31/15
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