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Subtract 16/45 from 42/12

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 16/45

42/12 - 16/45 is 283/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    42/12 = 42 × 15/12 × 15 = 630/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/180 - 64/180 = 630 - 64/180 = 566/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 283/90
  6. In mixed form: 313/90

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