Subtract 36/45 from 70/12, Solve 5 10/12

Subtract 36/45 from 70/12

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 36/45

70/12 - 36/45 is 151/30.

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,
70/12 = 70 × 15/12 × 15 = 1050/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
36/45 = 36 × 4/45 × 4 = 144/180
Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/180 - 144/180 = 1050 - 144/180 = 906/180
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/30
In mixed form: 51/30

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