Subtract 32/12 from 4/45
1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 2 8/12
4/45 - 32/12 is -116/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
32/12 = 32 × 15/12 × 15 = 480/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/180 - 480/180 = 16 - 480/180 = -464/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -116/45
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