Subtract 6/15 from 7/12
712 - 615 is 1160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
712 = 7 × 512 × 5 = 3560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
615 = 6 × 415 × 4 = 2460 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3560 - 2460 = 35 - 2460 = 1160
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