Subtract 5/12 from 84/15
1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 5/12
84/15 - 5/12 is 311/60.
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,
84/15 = 84 × 4/15 × 4 = 336/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/60 - 25/60 = 336 - 25/60 = 311/60 - In mixed form: 511/60
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