Subtract 10/45 from 32/12, Solve 2 8/12

Subtract 10/45 from 32/12

1^st number: 2 8/12, 2^nd number: 10/45

32/12 - 10/45 is 22/9.

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,
32/12 = 32 × 15/12 × 15 = 480/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
10/45 = 10 × 4/45 × 4 = 40/180
Subtract the two like fractions:
480/180 - 40/180 = 480 - 40/180 = 440/180
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9

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