Subtract 15/12 from 6/10
1st number: 6/10, 2nd number: 1 3/12
610 - 1512 is -1320.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
610 = 6 × 610 × 6 = 3660 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
1512 = 15 × 512 × 5 = 7560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3660 - 7560 = 36 - 7560 = -3960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1320
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