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Subtract 2/45 from 35/12

1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 2/45

35/12 - 2/45 is 517/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    35/12 = 35 × 15/12 × 15 = 525/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    525/180 - 8/180 = 525 - 8/180 = 517/180
  5. In mixed form: 2157/180

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