Subtract 24/45 from 63/12
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 24/45
63/12 - 24/45 is 283/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
63/12 = 63 × 15/12 × 15 = 945/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
24/45 = 24 × 4/45 × 4 = 96/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/180 - 96/180 = 945 - 96/180 = 849/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 283/60
- In mixed form: 443/60
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