Subtract 45/12 from 45/6, Solve 7 3/6

Subtract 45/12 from 45/6

1^st number: 7 3/6, 2^nd number: 3 9/12

45/6 - 45/12 is 15/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
45/6 = 45 × 2/6 × 2 = 90/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
45/12 = 45 × 1/12 × 1 = 45/12
Subtract the two like fractions:
90/12 - 45/12 = 90 - 45/12 = 45/12
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4

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