Subtract 27/12 from 6/15
1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 2 3/12
6/15 - 27/12 is -37/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
6/15 = 6 × 4/15 × 4 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
27/12 = 27 × 5/12 × 5 = 135/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/60 - 135/60 = 24 - 135/60 = -111/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/20
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