Subtract 16/45 from 30/12
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 16/45
30/12 - 16/45 is 193/90.
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,
30/12 = 30 × 15/12 × 15 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/180 - 64/180 = 450 - 64/180 = 386/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/90
- In mixed form: 213/90
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