Subtract 12/45 from 36/6
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 12/45
36/6 - 12/45 is 86/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
36/6 = 36 × 15/6 × 15 = 540/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/90 - 24/90 = 540 - 24/90 = 516/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/15
- In mixed form: 511/15
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