Subtract 45/10 from 15/12
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 4 5/10
1512 - 4510 is -134.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
1512 = 15 × 512 × 5 = 7560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
4510 = 45 × 610 × 6 = 27060 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7560 - 27060 = 75 - 27060 = -19560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -134
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 30/12-45/10 15/12-90/10 15/24-45/10 15/12-45/20 45/12-45/10 15/36-45/10 15/12-45/30 75/12-45/10 15/60-45/10 15/12-45/50 15/84-45/10 15/12-45/70