Subtract 12/45 from 6/5
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 12/45
6/5 - 12/45 is 14/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
6/5 = 6 × 9/5 × 9 = 54/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
12/45 = 12 × 1/45 × 1 = 12/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/45 - 12/45 = 54 - 12/45 = 42/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/15
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