Subtract 10/45 from 72/12
1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 10/45
72/12 - 10/45 is 52/9.
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,
72/12 = 72 × 15/12 × 15 = 1080/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
10/45 = 10 × 4/45 × 4 = 40/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/180 - 40/180 = 1080 - 40/180 = 1040/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/9
- In mixed form: 57/9
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