Answers

Subtract 35/45 from 75/12

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 35/45

75/12 - 35/45 is 197/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   75/12 = 75 × 15/12 × 15 = 1125/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   35/45 = 35 × 4/45 × 4 = 140/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1125/180 - 140/180 = 1125 - 140/180 = 985/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/36
6. In mixed form: 517/36

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