Subtract 18/16 from 45/12
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 1 2/16
45/12 - 18/16 is 21/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
45/12 = 45 × 4/12 × 4 = 180/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
18/16 = 18 × 3/16 × 3 = 54/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/48 - 54/48 = 180 - 54/48 = 126/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
- In mixed form: 25/8
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