Subtract 12/36 from 45/75
45/75 - 12/36 is 4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
45/75 = 45 × 12/75 × 12 = 540/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
12/36 = 12 × 25/36 × 25 = 300/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/900 - 300/900 = 540 - 300/900 = 240/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/15
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