Subtract 12/45 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 12/45
50/30 - 12/45 is 7/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
50/30 = 50 × 3/30 × 3 = 150/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/90 - 24/90 = 150 - 24/90 = 126/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
- In mixed form: 12/5
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