Subtract 75/45 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 1 30/45
50/12 - 75/45 is 5/2.
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,
50/12 = 50 × 15/12 × 15 = 750/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
75/45 = 75 × 4/45 × 4 = 300/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/180 - 300/180 = 750 - 300/180 = 450/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
- In mixed form: 21/2
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