Subtract 12/5 from 45/15
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 2 2/5
45/15 - 12/5 is 3/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
45/15 = 45 × 1/15 × 1 = 45/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
12/5 = 12 × 3/5 × 3 = 36/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/15 - 36/15 = 45 - 36/15 = 9/15 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5
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