Answers

Subtract 6/45 from 12/75

12/75 - 6/45 is 2/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   12/75 = 12 × 3/75 × 3 = 36/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   6/45 = 6 × 5/45 × 5 = 30/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/225 - 30/225 = 36 - 30/225 = 6/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/75

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ²⁴/₇₅-⁶/₄₅ ¹²/₇₅-¹²/₄₅ ¹²/₇₅-⁶/₉₀ ³⁶/₇₅-⁶/₄₅ ¹²/₇₅-¹⁸/₄₅ ⁶⁰/₇₅-⁶/₄₅ ¹²/₇₅-³⁰/₄₅ ⁸⁴/₇₅-⁶/₄₅ ¹²/₇₅-⁴²/₄₅

Subtract Fractions Calculator