Subtract 12/15 from 84/2
1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 12/15
84/2 - 12/15 is 206/5.
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,
84/2 = 84 × 15/2 × 15 = 1260/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
12/15 = 12 × 2/15 × 2 = 24/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/30 - 24/30 = 1260 - 24/30 = 1236/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 206/5
- In mixed form: 411/5
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