Subtract 12/25 from 45/90
45/90 - 12/25 is 1/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
45/90 = 45 × 5/90 × 5 = 225/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
12/25 = 12 × 18/25 × 18 = 216/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/450 - 216/450 = 225 - 216/450 = 9/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/50
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