Subtract 25/12 from 45/30
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 2 1/12
45/30 - 25/12 is -7/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
45/30 = 45 × 2/30 × 2 = 90/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
25/12 = 25 × 5/12 × 5 = 125/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/60 - 125/60 = 90 - 125/60 = -35/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/12
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