Subtract 2/45 from 49/12
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 2/45
49/12 - 2/45 is 727/180.
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,
49/12 = 49 × 15/12 × 15 = 735/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/180 - 8/180 = 735 - 8/180 = 727/180 - In mixed form: 47/180
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