Subtract 12/45 from 45/8
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 12/45
45/8 - 12/45 is 643/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
45/8 = 45 × 45/8 × 45 = 2025/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
12/45 = 12 × 8/45 × 8 = 96/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/360 - 96/360 = 2025 - 96/360 = 1929/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 643/120
- In mixed form: 543/120
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