Subtract 16/45 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 16/45
12/6 - 16/45 is 74/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
12/6 = 12 × 15/6 × 15 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/90 - 32/90 = 180 - 32/90 = 148/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74/45
- In mixed form: 129/45
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