Subtract 12/45 from 60/15
1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 12/45
60/15 - 12/45 is 56/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
60/15 = 60 × 3/15 × 3 = 180/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
12/45 = 12 × 1/45 × 1 = 12/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/45 - 12/45 = 180 - 12/45 = 168/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
- In mixed form: 311/15
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