Subtract 12/15 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 12/15
6/2 - 12/15 is 11/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
6/2 = 6 × 15/2 × 15 = 90/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
12/15 = 12 × 2/15 × 2 = 24/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/30 - 24/30 = 90 - 24/30 = 66/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/5
- In mixed form: 21/5
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