Subtract 12/15 from 56/6
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 12/15
56/6 - 12/15 is 128/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
56/6 = 56 × 5/6 × 5 = 280/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
12/15 = 12 × 2/15 × 2 = 24/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/30 - 24/30 = 280 - 24/30 = 256/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 128/15
- In mixed form: 88/15
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