Subtract 15/12 from 6/90
1st number: 6/90, 2nd number: 1 3/12
6/90 - 15/12 is -71/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
6/90 = 6 × 2/90 × 2 = 12/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
15/12 = 15 × 15/12 × 15 = 225/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/180 - 225/180 = 12 - 225/180 = -213/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/60
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