Subtract 10/60 from 45/12
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 10/60
45/12 - 10/60 is 43/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
45/12 = 45 × 5/12 × 5 = 225/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
10/60 = 10 × 1/60 × 1 = 10/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/60 - 10/60 = 225 - 10/60 = 215/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/12
- In mixed form: 37/12
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