Subtract 3/15 from 8/12
8/12 - 3/15 is 7/15.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
3/15 = 3 × 4/15 × 4 = 12/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/60 - 12/60 = 40 - 12/60 = 28/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/15
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