Subtract 45/25 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 1 20/25
12/6 - 45/25 is 1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
12/6 = 12 × 25/6 × 25 = 300/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
45/25 = 45 × 6/25 × 6 = 270/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/150 - 270/150 = 300 - 270/150 = 30/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/5
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