Subtract 4/12 from 45/30
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 4/12
45/30 - 4/12 is 7/6.
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,
4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/60 - 20/60 = 90 - 20/60 = 70/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
- In mixed form: 11/6
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