Subtract 6/8 from 12/45
12/45 - 6/8 is -29/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
12/45 = 12 × 8/45 × 8 = 96/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
6/8 = 6 × 45/8 × 45 = 270/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/360 - 270/360 = 96 - 270/360 = -174/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/60
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