Subtract 10/12 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 10/12
45/2 - 10/12 is 65/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
45/2 = 45 × 6/2 × 6 = 270/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
10/12 = 10 × 1/12 × 1 = 10/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/12 - 10/12 = 270 - 10/12 = 260/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/3
- In mixed form: 212/3
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