Subtract 12/45 from 9/6
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 12/45
9/6 - 12/45 is 37/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
9/6 = 9 × 15/6 × 15 = 135/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/90 - 24/90 = 135 - 24/90 = 111/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/30
- In mixed form: 17/30
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