Subtract 45/16 from 15/12
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 2 13/16
15/12 - 45/16 is -25/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
15/12 = 15 × 4/12 × 4 = 60/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
45/16 = 45 × 3/16 × 3 = 135/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/48 - 135/48 = 60 - 135/48 = -75/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/16
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