Subtract 21/45 from 36/12
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 21/45
36/12 - 21/45 is 38/15.
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,
36/12 = 36 × 15/12 × 15 = 540/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
21/45 = 21 × 4/45 × 4 = 84/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/180 - 84/180 = 540 - 84/180 = 456/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/15
- In mixed form: 28/15
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