Subtract 28/12 from 45/5
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 2 4/12
45/5 - 28/12 is 20/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
45/5 = 45 × 12/5 × 12 = 540/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
28/12 = 28 × 5/12 × 5 = 140/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/60 - 140/60 = 540 - 140/60 = 400/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
- In mixed form: 62/3
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