Subtract 63/45 from 2/12
1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 1 18/45
2/12 - 63/45 is -37/30.
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,
2/12 = 2 × 15/12 × 15 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
63/45 = 63 × 4/45 × 4 = 252/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/180 - 252/180 = 30 - 252/180 = -222/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/30
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