Subtract 56/45 from 12/5
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 1 11/45
12/5 - 56/45 is 52/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
12/5 = 12 × 9/5 × 9 = 108/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
56/45 = 56 × 1/45 × 1 = 56/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/45 - 56/45 = 108 - 56/45 = 52/45 - In mixed form: 17/45
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