Subtract 30/15 from 72/12
1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 2 0/15
72/12 - 30/15 is 4/1.
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,
72/12 = 72 × 5/12 × 5 = 360/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
30/15 = 30 × 4/15 × 4 = 120/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/60 - 120/60 = 360 - 120/60 = 240/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/1
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