Subtract 36/45 from 28/12, Solve 2 4/12

Subtract 36/45 from 28/12

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 36/45

28/12 - 36/45 is 23/15.

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,
28/12 = 28 × 15/12 × 15 = 420/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
36/45 = 36 × 4/45 × 4 = 144/180
Subtract the two like fractions:
420/180 - 144/180 = 420 - 144/180 = 276/180
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15

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