Subtract 30/45 from 30/12, Solve 2 6/12

Subtract 30/45 from 30/12

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 30/45

30/12 - 30/45 is 11/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
30/12 = 30 × 15/12 × 15 = 450/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
30/45 = 30 × 4/45 × 4 = 120/180
Subtract the two like fractions:
450/180 - 120/180 = 450 - 120/180 = 330/180
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6

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