Subtract 8/45 from 12/5
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 8/45
12/5 - 8/45 is 20/9.
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,
8/45 = 8 × 1/45 × 1 = 8/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/45 - 8/45 = 108 - 8/45 = 100/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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