Subtract 12/36 from 45/30
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 12/36
45/30 - 12/36 is 7/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
45/30 = 45 × 6/30 × 6 = 270/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/180 - 60/180 = 270 - 60/180 = 210/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
- In mixed form: 11/6
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