Subtract 5/45 from 75/12
1st number: 6 3/12, 2nd number: 5/45
75/12 - 5/45 is 221/36.
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,
75/12 = 75 × 15/12 × 15 = 1125/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/180 - 20/180 = 1125 - 20/180 = 1105/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/36
- In mixed form: 65/36
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