Subtract 45/12 from 18/10
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 3 9/12
18/10 - 45/12 is -39/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
18/10 = 18 × 6/10 × 6 = 108/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
45/12 = 45 × 5/12 × 5 = 225/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/60 - 225/60 = 108 - 225/60 = -117/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/20
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