Subtract 15/45 from 12/7
1st number: 1 5/7, 2nd number: 15/45
12/7 - 15/45 is 29/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
12/7 = 12 × 45/7 × 45 = 540/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
15/45 = 15 × 7/45 × 7 = 105/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/315 - 105/315 = 540 - 105/315 = 435/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/21
- In mixed form: 18/21
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