Subtract 50/45 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 1 5/45
40/12 - 50/45 is 20/9.
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,
40/12 = 40 × 15/12 × 15 = 600/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/180 - 200/180 = 600 - 200/180 = 400/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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