Subtract 40/45 from 45/12
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 40/45
45/12 - 40/45 is 103/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
45/12 = 45 × 15/12 × 15 = 675/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
40/45 = 40 × 4/45 × 4 = 160/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/180 - 160/180 = 675 - 160/180 = 515/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/36
- In mixed form: 231/36
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