Answers

Subtract 50/45 from 45/12

1^st number: 3 9/12, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

45/12 - 50/45 is 95/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   45/12 = 45 × 15/12 × 15 = 675/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/180 - 200/180 = 675 - 200/180 = 475/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/36
6. In mixed form: 223/36

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