Subtract 4/45 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 4/45
35/12 - 4/45 is 509/180.
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,
35/12 = 35 × 15/12 × 15 = 525/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/180 - 16/180 = 525 - 16/180 = 509/180 - In mixed form: 2149/180
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