Subtract 45/12 from 75/5
1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 3 9/12
75/5 - 45/12 is 45/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
75/5 = 75 × 12/5 × 12 = 900/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
45/12 = 45 × 5/12 × 5 = 225/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/60 - 225/60 = 900 - 225/60 = 675/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/4
- In mixed form: 111/4
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