Subtract 45/10 from 1/12
1st number: 1/12, 2nd number: 4 5/10
1/12 - 45/10 is -53/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
45/10 = 45 × 6/10 × 6 = 270/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/60 - 270/60 = 5 - 270/60 = -265/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/12
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