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Subtract 10/45 from 70/12

1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 10/45

70/12 - 10/45 is 101/18.

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,
    70/12 = 70 × 15/12 × 15 = 1050/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    10/45 = 10 × 4/45 × 4 = 40/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1050/180 - 40/180 = 1050 - 40/180 = 1010/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/18
  6. In mixed form: 511/18

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