Subtract 12/16 from 70/45
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 12/16
70/45 - 12/16 is 29/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
70/45 = 70 × 16/45 × 16 = 1120/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
12/16 = 12 × 45/16 × 45 = 540/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/720 - 540/720 = 1120 - 540/720 = 580/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/36
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