Subtract 5/20 from 12/45
12/45 - 5/20 is 1/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/180 - 45/180 = 48 - 45/180 = 3/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/60
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