Subtract 5/84 from 12/45
12/45 - 5/84 is 29/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
12/45 = 12 × 28/45 × 28 = 336/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
5/84 = 5 × 15/84 × 15 = 75/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/1260 - 75/1260 = 336 - 75/1260 = 261/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/140
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