Subtract 45/16 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 2 13/16
70/12 - 45/16 is 145/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
70/12 = 70 × 4/12 × 4 = 280/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
45/16 = 45 × 3/16 × 3 = 135/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/48 - 135/48 = 280 - 135/48 = 145/48 - In mixed form: 31/48
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