Subtract 12/8 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 1 4/8
45/2 - 12/8 is 21/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
45/2 = 45 × 4/2 × 4 = 180/8 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
12/8 = 12 × 1/8 × 1 = 12/8 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/8 - 12/8 = 180 - 12/8 = 168/8 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/1
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