Subtract 36/45 from 30/12
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 36/45
30/12 - 36/45 is 17/10.
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,
36/45 = 36 × 4/45 × 4 = 144/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/180 - 144/180 = 450 - 144/180 = 306/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/10
- In mixed form: 17/10
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