Subtract 12/48 from 6/15
6/15 - 12/48 is 3/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
6/15 = 6 × 16/15 × 16 = 96/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/240 - 60/240 = 96 - 60/240 = 36/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/20
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