Subtract 1/45 from 48/12
1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 1/45
48/12 - 1/45 is 179/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
48/12 = 48 × 15/12 × 15 = 720/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
1/45 = 1 × 4/45 × 4 = 4/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/180 - 4/180 = 720 - 4/180 = 716/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/45
- In mixed form: 344/45
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