Subtract 1/12 from 60/45
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 1/12
60/45 - 1/12 is 5/4.
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,
60/45 = 60 × 4/45 × 4 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
1/12 = 1 × 15/12 × 15 = 15/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/180 - 15/180 = 240 - 15/180 = 225/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
- In mixed form: 11/4
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