Subtract 12/45 from 42/8
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 12/45
42/8 - 12/45 is 299/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
42/8 = 42 × 45/8 × 45 = 1890/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
12/45 = 12 × 8/45 × 8 = 96/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/360 - 96/360 = 1890 - 96/360 = 1794/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 299/60
- In mixed form: 459/60
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