Subtract 70/45 from 14/12, Solve 1 2/12

Subtract 70/45 from 14/12

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

14/12 - 70/45 is -7/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
14/12 = 14 × 15/12 × 15 = 210/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
70/45 = 70 × 4/45 × 4 = 280/180
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/180 - 280/180 = 210 - 280/180 = -70/180
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/18

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