Subtract 60/12 from 56/45
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 5 0/12
56/45 - 60/12 is -169/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
60/12 = 60 × 15/12 × 15 = 900/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/180 - 900/180 = 224 - 900/180 = -676/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/45
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