Subtract 15/3 from 90/12
1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 5 0/3
90/12 - 15/3 is 5/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
90/12 = 90 × 1/12 × 1 = 90/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
15/3 = 15 × 4/3 × 4 = 60/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/12 - 60/12 = 90 - 60/12 = 30/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
- In mixed form: 21/2
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