Subtract 28/45 from 10/12
10/12 - 28/45 is 19/90.
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,
10/12 = 10 × 15/12 × 15 = 150/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
28/45 = 28 × 4/45 × 4 = 112/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/180 - 112/180 = 150 - 112/180 = 38/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/90
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