Subtract 2/12 from 70/15
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 2/12
70/15 - 2/12 is 9/2.
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,
70/15 = 70 × 4/15 × 4 = 280/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/60 - 10/60 = 280 - 10/60 = 270/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
- In mixed form: 41/2
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