Subtract 28/45 from 49/12
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 28/45
49/12 - 28/45 is 623/180.
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,
28/45 = 28 × 4/45 × 4 = 112/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/180 - 112/180 = 735 - 112/180 = 623/180 - In mixed form: 383/180
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