Subtract 35/45 from 8/12
8/12 - 35/45 is -1/9.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 15/12 × 15 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
35/45 = 35 × 4/45 × 4 = 140/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/180 - 140/180 = 120 - 140/180 = -20/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/9
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