Subtract 28/45 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 28/45
12/2 - 28/45 is 242/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
12/2 = 12 × 45/2 × 45 = 540/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
28/45 = 28 × 2/45 × 2 = 56/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/90 - 56/90 = 540 - 56/90 = 484/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 242/45
- In mixed form: 517/45
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