Subtract 25/45 from 49/12
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 25/45
49/12 - 25/45 is 127/36.
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,
25/45 = 25 × 4/45 × 4 = 100/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/180 - 100/180 = 735 - 100/180 = 635/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/36
- In mixed form: 319/36
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