Subtract 45/12 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 3 9/12
4210 - 4512 is 920.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
4210 = 42 × 610 × 6 = 25260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
4512 = 45 × 512 × 5 = 22560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25260 - 22560 = 252 - 22560 = 2760 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 920
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