Subtract 12/15 from 8/2
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 12/15
8/2 - 12/15 is 16/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
8/2 = 8 × 15/2 × 15 = 120/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
12/15 = 12 × 2/15 × 2 = 24/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/30 - 24/30 = 120 - 24/30 = 96/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
- In mixed form: 31/5
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