Subtract 45/30 from 64/12
1st number: 5 4/12, 2nd number: 1 15/30
64/12 - 45/30 is 23/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
64/12 = 64 × 5/12 × 5 = 320/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
45/30 = 45 × 2/30 × 2 = 90/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/60 - 90/60 = 320 - 90/60 = 230/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/6
- In mixed form: 35/6
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