Subtract 12/36 from 45/10
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 12/36
45/10 - 12/36 is 25/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
45/10 = 45 × 18/10 × 18 = 810/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/180 - 60/180 = 810 - 60/180 = 750/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/6
- In mixed form: 41/6
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