Subtract 12/45 from 4/10
410 - 1245 is 215.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
410 = 4 × 910 × 9 = 3690 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
1245 = 12 × 245 × 2 = 2490 - Subtract the two fractions:
3690 - 2490 = 36 - 2490 = 1290 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215
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