Subtract 4/12 from 75/45
1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 4/12
75/45 - 4/12 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
75/45 = 75 × 4/45 × 4 = 300/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
4/12 = 4 × 15/12 × 15 = 60/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/180 - 60/180 = 300 - 60/180 = 240/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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