Subtract 70/45 from 4/12
1st number: 4/12, 2nd number: 1 25/45
4/12 - 70/45 is -11/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
4/12 = 4 × 15/12 × 15 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
70/45 = 70 × 4/45 × 4 = 280/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/180 - 280/180 = 60 - 280/180 = -220/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/9
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