Subtract 9/15 from 6/12
6/12 - 9/15 is -1/10.
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,
9/15 = 9 × 4/15 × 4 = 36/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/60 - 36/60 = 30 - 36/60 = -6/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10
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