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Subtract 7/45 from 60/12

1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 7/45

60/12 - 7/45 is 218/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    60/12 = 60 × 15/12 × 15 = 900/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    7/45 = 7 × 4/45 × 4 = 28/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    900/180 - 28/180 = 900 - 28/180 = 872/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 218/45
  6. In mixed form: 438/45

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