Subtract 12/45 from 12/5
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 12/45
12/5 - 12/45 is 32/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
12/5 = 12 × 9/5 × 9 = 108/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
12/45 = 12 × 1/45 × 1 = 12/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/45 - 12/45 = 108 - 12/45 = 96/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/15
- In mixed form: 22/15
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