Subtract 45/84 from 63/12
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 45/84
63/12 - 45/84 is 33/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
63/12 = 63 × 7/12 × 7 = 441/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
45/84 = 45 × 1/84 × 1 = 45/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/84 - 45/84 = 441 - 45/84 = 396/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/7
- In mixed form: 45/7
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