Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 12/9 from 75/5

1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 1 3/9

75/5 - 12/9 is 41/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    75/5 = 75 × 9/5 × 9 = 675/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    12/9 = 12 × 5/9 × 5 = 60/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    675/45 - 60/45 = 675 - 60/45 = 615/45
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/3
  6. In mixed form: 132/3

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com