Subtract 40/45 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 40/45
70/12 - 40/45 is 89/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
40/45 = 40 × 4/45 × 4 = 160/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/180 - 160/180 = 1050 - 160/180 = 890/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/18
- In mixed form: 417/18
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