Subtract 48/18 from 45/60
1st number: 45/60, 2nd number: 2 12/18
45/60 - 48/18 is -23/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
45/60 = 45 × 3/60 × 3 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
48/18 = 48 × 10/18 × 10 = 480/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/180 - 480/180 = 135 - 480/180 = -345/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/12
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