Subtract 3/12 from 45/8
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 3/12
45/8 - 3/12 is 43/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
45/8 = 45 × 3/8 × 3 = 135/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
3/12 = 3 × 2/12 × 2 = 6/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/24 - 6/24 = 135 - 6/24 = 129/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/8
- In mixed form: 53/8
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