Subtract 8/45 from 18/12
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 8/45
18/12 - 8/45 is 119/90.
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,
18/12 = 18 × 15/12 × 15 = 270/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/180 - 32/180 = 270 - 32/180 = 238/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/90
- In mixed form: 129/90
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