Subtract 45/25 from 36/12, Solve 3 0/12

Subtract 45/25 from 36/12

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

36/12 - 45/25 is 6/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
36/12 = 36 × 25/12 × 25 = 900/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
45/25 = 45 × 12/25 × 12 = 540/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
900/300 - 540/300 = 900 - 540/300 = 360/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5

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