Subtract 45/15 from 6/12
1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 3 0/15
6/12 - 45/15 is -5/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
45/15 = 45 × 4/15 × 4 = 180/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/60 - 180/60 = 30 - 180/60 = -150/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/2
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