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Subtract 4/45 from 7/12

7/12 - 4/45 is 89/180.

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,
    7/12 = 7 × 15/12 × 15 = 105/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/180 - 16/180 = 105 - 16/180 = 89/180

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