Subtract 7/12 from 90/15
1st number: 6 0/15, 2nd number: 7/12
90/15 - 7/12 is 65/12.
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,
90/15 = 90 × 4/15 × 4 = 360/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/60 - 35/60 = 360 - 35/60 = 325/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/12
- In mixed form: 55/12
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