Subtract 5/12 from 45/70
45/70 - 5/12 is 19/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
45/70 = 45 × 6/70 × 6 = 270/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
5/12 = 5 × 35/12 × 35 = 175/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/420 - 175/420 = 270 - 175/420 = 95/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/84
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