Subtract 12/45 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 12/45
5/2 - 12/45 is 67/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
5/2 = 5 × 45/2 × 45 = 225/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/90 - 24/90 = 225 - 24/90 = 201/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/30
- In mixed form: 27/30
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