Subtract 49/6 from 12/45
1st number: 12/45, 2nd number: 8 1/6
12/45 - 49/6 is -79/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
49/6 = 49 × 15/6 × 15 = 735/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/90 - 735/90 = 24 - 735/90 = -711/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/10
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