Subtract 3/45 from 15/12
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 3/45
15/12 - 3/45 is 71/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
15/12 = 15 × 15/12 × 15 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
3/45 = 3 × 4/45 × 4 = 12/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/180 - 12/180 = 225 - 12/180 = 213/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/60
- In mixed form: 111/60
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